MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Summer
Aetna Better Health of Virginia·VA·Newsletter
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Aug 13, 2026
Summary
This is a provider newsletter from Aetna Better Health of Virginia (Medicaid) containing operational guidance on member benefits, communication standards, appointment availability requirements, community resources, and waiver provider documentation. No billing code changes, coverage modifications, or reimbursement adjustments are specified. The content is informational and clarifies existing expectations rather than introducing new billable changes.
Action Required
No immediate billing system changes required. However, billing and clinical teams should be aware of the following for operational compliance: (1) Ensure appointment scheduling complies with stated timely access standards (PCP routine within 30 days, behavioral health initial within 5 business days, prenatal per trimester guidelines); (2) Providers should direct patients to the Value-Added Benefits Member Guide to reduce benefit-related inquiries; (3) PERS (Personal Emergency Response System) documentation for CCC Plus Waiver members must include DMAS-100A retention in individual records, delivery/installation dates, monthly device testing verification, and written emergency incident reports submitted to primary provider within 30 days—this does not change billing but affects claim documentation; (4) Ensure provider hours of operation meet federal parity requirements (equivalent to non-Medicaid member hours).