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BT202145: IHCP clarifies effective dates for telehealth policy updates
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Telehealth
Effective date
Jul 11, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
IHCP clarifies that expanded telehealth services authorized during COVID emergency will continue through July 10, 2021, with new restrictions taking effect July 11, 2021. After July 11, only practitioners specifically listed as authorized in Senate Enrolled Act 3 can provide telehealth services and receive IHCP reimbursement.
Action Required
By July 11, 2021: Billing team must verify all providers delivering telehealth services are listed as authorized practitioners in Senate Enrolled Act 3. Update credentialing records and billing system to prevent telehealth claims submission for unauthorized practitioners. Providers not on the authorized list cannot bill for telehealth services even under supervision of authorized practitioners. Claims from unauthorized practitioners will be denied for reimbursement.