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Attention Maternity Support Services (MSS) providers:
Effective for claims with dates of service on and after February 28, 2026, the Health Care Authority (HCA) updated the Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) Billing Guide.
What is Changing?
HCA updated the MSS/ICM billing guide with the following to align with WAC changes effective February 28, 2026:
- Updated the Maternity Support Services program to address perinatal outcomes and increase equity and healthier birth outcomes
- Added Tribal Health Clinics to the list of MSS providers
- Amended language to align with gender neutrality
- Updated MSS screening requirements*
- Added care coordination with birth doulas
- Added an additional payment for a risk factor screening visit and a postpartum nurse home visit
* For more information on the online MSS Screening Tool through Secure Access Washington (SAW), contact the MSS program manager.
See the What has changed table in the February 28, 2026, publication of this guide for additional information.
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