MA Bulletin — Updated Error Status Code Descriptions for Personal Care Services

The Medical Assistance (MA) Bulletin posted on 10-22-2021 applies to all providers that render personal care services (PCS) to beneficiaries in the fee-for-service (FFS) delivery system, including Agency with Choice and Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent financial management services organizations that provide PCS to MA participants who are enrolled in an Office of Developmental Program or Office of Long-Term Living waiver, the Act 150 Program, or a Community HealthChoices managed care organization.

The purpose of the bulletin is to:

• Advise providers of updates to certain error status codes (ESC) for PCS subject to electronic visit verification (EVV), effective for claims received on and after October 22, 2021; and
• Advise providers of an updated Provider Assistance Center (PAC) contact e-mail for their use.

Providers rendering PCS in the managed care delivery system should address any questions regarding ESCs for PCS subject to EVV with the applicable managed care organization.