A weekly roundup of news, updates and reminders

July 20, 2026

Questions about revalidation appeals termination dates?

DHS has received many questions from providers currently appealing a revalidation termination made for their enrollment records with high-risk services as part of Minnesota Revalidate 2026. Please refer to a July 14, 2026, provider news update for clarifying information.

Updated policy guidance for individualized home supports

DHS has updated the Individualized home supports and the Service options for IHS sections of the Community-Based Services Manual with additional guidance and resources related to IHS support and training. Learn more in a July 14, 2026, provider news message.

High-risk services enrollment moratorium extended

CMS has approved our request to extend the temporary moratorium on enrollment of providers of high-risk services. Learn more in the provider news message posted July 10, 2026.

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• Provider FAQs on pre-payment review and Minnesota Revalidate 2026
• Provider News and Updates
• MHCP Provider Manual
• MPSE portal navigation sessions
• On-demand training videos and more 

Federal Medicaid changes

Changes are coming this fall to Minnesota's Medicaid program due to a federal law that passed in 2025. The first of several provisions goes into effect in October 2026.

The federal changes subsite has up-to-date information about the new requirements and a growing set of resources for providers and other partners to use in their engagement with enrollees: communications toolkits, instructional videos, and info about using the Renewal Lookup Tool to report an exemption to work and community engagement requirements. 

The site is updated regularly with new content, so check back often. Our focus right now is on helping people understand whether they may be affected, what coverage options may be available and where to get trusted help. 

New guidance and resources on obstetrics services coding

Currently, providers can bill obstetric services globally or by component. However, on Jan. 1, 2027, the American Medical Association is eliminating the global CPT codes. Global codes bundle all prenatal visits, delivery, and postpartum care into a single claim. Under the new system, each phase of care will be billed separately as services are provided. DHS will follow updated billing guidance from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, posted in a July 2 provider news message on our site.

Trying to reach the PRC?

Callers to the Provider Resource Center may be  experiencing longer than usual wait times. Consider using the online contact form, available online 24/7, to submit your question.