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OPS NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
Chapter(s) |
OPS Date |
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Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medical Assistance (MA) for Children Age 6-18 with Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health Insurance |
Not linked |
Revised April 5, 2021 March 10, 2021 |
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Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Resources and Procedures |
Not linked |
February 1, 2021 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Changes for 2021 |
Not linked |
Revised January 26, 2021 December 18, 2020 |
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Referral Process Between the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Children with Special Needs (PH95) Program |
Not linked |
December 17, 2020 |
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Exceptions to Maintaining Medical Assistance (MA), Including Long-Term Care (LTC) and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Enrollment during the Public Health Emergency (PHE) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
Not linked |
Revised May 12, 2021 Revised January 27, 2021 December 7, 2020 |
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Introduction of the Physician Certification for Child with Special Needs Form (PA 1960) |
Not linked |
November 6, 2020 |
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Suspended Medical Assistance Applications for MG99 and Other System Updates for Incarcerated Individuals |
Not linked |
Revised December 10, 2020 September 22, 2020 |
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Adding Reconsideration to Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Automation and Other DAP System Updates |
Not linked |
September 22, 2020 |
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Transition from the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) to the State- Based Exchange (SBE) called Pennie |
Not linked |
September 18, 2020 |
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New Work Expense Deduction |
Not linked |
September 17, 2020 |
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Extended Refugee Cash Assistance and Refugee Medical Assistance |
Not linked |
Revised June 30, 2021 Revised February 26, 2021 Revised December 30, 2020 August 19, 2020 |
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Unemployment Income COVID-19 |
Not linked |
May 5, 2020 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Processing Procedures during Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Emergency |
Not linked |
March 23, 2020 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Work Supports Program Implementation |
Not linked |
Revised May 3, 2021 January 28, 2020 |
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Family Planning Services (FPS) Eligibility and Medical Assistance (MA) Overpayment Determinations |
April 30, 2018 |
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Social Security Administration (SSA) New Medicare Card Project- Revised April 12, 2018 |
March 26, 2018 |
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Renewal and Redetermination Verification (RRV) Interface Service at Enhanced Medical Assistance Renewal (EMAR) |
March 22, 2018 |
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Automated Medical Assistance (MA) Suspensions and Openings for Incarcerated Individuals |
March 15, 2018 |
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Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Changes |
March 13, 2018 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Continuous Eligibility for Children under Age Four |
March 13, 2018 |
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Manual Requests for Asset Verification through the Asset Verification System (AVS) |
January 30, 2018 |
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Office of Inspector General (OSIG) investigation referrals, forms and domestic violence policy changes |
Not linked |
December 21, 2017 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Expedited Fair Hearing- Revised 11/17/17 |
September 29, 2017 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Fast Track Enrollment Enhancements - Revised 3/15/18 |
August 30, 2017 |
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Technological Enhancements Expansion - Automated Case Actions, Real Time Eligibility, and Enhanced Medical Assistance Renewals- Revised 8/31/17 |
August 15, 2017 |
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Policy Changes Due to the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act |
July 10, 2017 |
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Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Increase Affecting Long Term Care (LTC) Budgets Effective January 1, 2017 |
Not linked |
December 7, 2016 |
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Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Reporting to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Individuals |
December 6, 2016 |
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Shortened COMPASS Application and Expedited Processing of Medical Assistance Applications for Inmates Being Released from Correctional Facilities - Revised 12/30/2016 |
November 7, 2016 |
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services (COMPASS) Improvements for Former Foster Care Youth |
November 7, 2016 |
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services (COMPASS) Mobile App - 'myCOMPASS PA' |
Not linked |
November 7, 2016 |
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County Assistance Office Advancement Account (CAOAA) Policy |
Not linked |
August 19, 2016 |
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New Shortened Application for Medicaid for Former Foster Care Youth |
July 6, 2016 |
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Notice changes for individuals applying for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Waiver |
Not linked |
June 8, 2016 |
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Medical Assistance Program Changes due to the Introduction of Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage |
March 10, 2016 |
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MNO Reinstatement for Non-pregnant Adults Age 21 through 64 |
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March 7, 2016 |
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Denial process and notice changes for individuals applying for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in an Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) Waiver |
Not linked |
Revised March 1, 2016 Orig date: September 3, 2015. |
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Hospital-based Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services (COMPASS) Application and PE Processing Procedures |
Not linked |
December 14, 2015 |
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Expedited Processing of Medical Assistance Applications for Inmates Being Released From State Correctional Institutions |
Not linked |
December 4, 2015 |
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Expedited Processing of Medical Assistance Applications for Inmates Being Released From County Prisons and Immediately Being Transferred to a Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility - Revised 12/30/2016 |
Not linked |
December 4, 2015 |
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Updates to the PA 600 B-- Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program (BCCPT) |
Not linked |
September 29, 2015 |
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Denial process and notice changes for individuals applying for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in an Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) Waiver |
Not linked |
September 3, 2015 |
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Implementation of the Family Planning Services (FPS) Program under HealthChoices Expansion (HCE) |
Not linked |
July 30, 2015 |
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Amended PA 1745.1 for TitleIV-E Placement Maintenance Eligibility |
Not linked |
July 21, 20105 |
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) technological Enhancements-Autommated Actions and Reported Changes in COMPASS |
Not linked |
June 22, 2015 |
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Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) and HealthChoices Expansion (HCE) |
Not linked |
June 4, 2015 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Rule Changes Under HealthChoices Expansion (HCE) in Pennsylvania |
Not linked |
April 22, 2015 |
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Health Care Program - Overpayment Referrals |
Not linked |
March 16, 2015 |
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Hospital-Based Presumptive Eligibility Policy Changes |
Not linked |
January 12, 2015 |
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SelectPlan for Women Transition |
Not linked |
January 8, 2015 |
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Phone Translation Services: Propio LS LLC |
Not linked |
December 30, 2014 |
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Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Increase Affecting Medical Assistance |
Not linked |
December 12, 2014 |
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Changes to Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women and the MA 332 |
Not linked |
November 20, 2014 |
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Transition of "Grandfathered" Children from the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to Medical Assistance (MA) Effective January 1, 2015 |
Not linked |
November 14, 2014 |
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Federally-Faciliated Marketplace (FFM) Open Enrollment Period for 2015 |
Not linked |
November 14, 2014 |
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Medical Assistance Transportation Allowances Payment Procedures |
Not linked |
Revised October 9, Orig date July 22, 2014 |
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Processing Same Gender Married Couples |
Not linked |
October 9, 2014 |
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Health Insurance Marketplace Exemption from Shared Responsibility Payment- Hardship Applications |
Not linked |
October 2, 2014 |
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services (COMPASS) Online Eligibility and Other Automated Processes |
Not linked |
Revised July 23, 2014 Original date July 22, 2014 |
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Medical Assistance Transportation Allowances Payment Procedures |
Not linked |
July 22, 2014 |
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Expedited Processing of Medical Assistance Applications for Inmates Being Released From County Prisons and Immediately Being Transferred to a Residential Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility |
Not linked |
June 30, 2014 |
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Change in Type of Medical Assistance Quality Control (MA-QC) Reviews Due the Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) |
Not linked |
April 25, 2014 |
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Inbound Federally-Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Account Transfers Effective April 1, 2014 |
Not linked |
April 3, 2014 |
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Transition of “Grand fathered” Children from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to Medical Assistance (MA) |
Not linked |
April 3, 2014 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) "Grand fathering" Processing Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Renewals, Semi-Annual Reporting and Reported Changes in March 2014 |
Not linked |
March 6, 2014 |
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Outbound Federally-Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Account Transfers |
Not linked |
December 16, 2013 |
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Additional Online Forms and Enhancements to the Pending Verification/Application Notice Process |
Not linked |
October 3, 2013 |
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Introduction of the Application for Health Care Coverage (PA600HC) and the Insert to Collect Additional Questions for Health Care Coverage |
Not linked |
September 27, 2013 |
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Application Requirements Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) |
Not linked |
September 27, 2013 |
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Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration Project |
Not linked |
Revised May 14, 2020 June 14, 2013 |
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| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services (COMPASS) Service Delivery Enhancements |
Not linked |
April 26, 2013 |
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Electronic Notices (e-Notices) |
Not linked |
April 26, 2013 |
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| Changes to General Assistance (GA)-related Medical Assistance (MA) |
Updated April 19, 2013 July 30, 2012 |
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Medical Assistance (MA) Program – Overpayment Referrals |
Not linked |
April 8, 2013 |
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| Act 80 of 2012 and Act 91 of 2012 |
Not linked |
March 20, 2013 |
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Enhancements to e-CIS Job Search and Sanction Process |
Not linked |
February 11, 2013 |
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| Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) Safeguarding Requirements |
Not linked |
January 29, 2013 |
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Process for Applications for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) |
Not linked |
December 10, 2012 |
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"Ex Parte” Review of Medical Assistance (MA) Cases at Renewal and Semi-Annual Review (SAR) |
Not linked |
Revised 11/13/12 |
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Implementation of Copayments for the Children with Special Needs Category (PH 95) |
Not linked |
September 17, 2012 |
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Purchase of an Irrevocable Burial Reserve and Medicaid Eligibility |
August 15, 2011 |
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Expediting Medical Assistance (MA) Eligibility Determinations for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Applicants |
July 12,2011 |
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Requirements to Align all Budgets in a Case Record with a Common Renewal Date |
311.3, 318.3 |
July 6, 2011 |
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Security Requirements for Using the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System |
Not Linked |
October 5, 2010 |
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Adverse Action Change from 13 Days to 15 Days for Manual Client Notices |
September 9, 2010 |
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Five-Year Bar |
Not Linked |
March 16, 2010 |
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The Work Number® Express Service Pilot |
Not Linked |
September 18, 2009 |
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Health Care Services Available Through The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) |
Not Linked |
June 15, 2009 |
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Rescission of Operation Memoranda OPS081103 and OPS081201 |
Not Linked |
April 20, 2009 |
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Support Received from an Income Tax Intercept |
April 8, 2009 |
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Increase in Unemployment Compensation |
Not Linked |
April 8, 2009 |
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Economic Recovery Payment of $250 |
Not Linked |
April 7, 2009 |
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Consolidation of Medical Assistance and Long Term Care Notices |
Not Linked |
March 24, 2009 |
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Specialty Pharmacy Drug Program |
Not Linked |
January 27, 2009 |
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Health Care Handshake: Automated Process for Handling Applications for Health Care Benefits |
Not Linked |
October 6, 2008 |
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Support Pass-Through Increase |
September 29, 2008 |
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Notice Dates for All Manual Notices |
Not Linked |
February 11, 2008 |
Updated June 30, 2021; Replacing May 13, 2021