Provider News Feed

MCNA joins the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to announce a fee increase for select CDT service codes covered by the Idaho Smiles Medicaid Dental program. This change is effective for dates of service starting on April 1, 2023, and forward. Please read our provider bulletin for more information.

MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved CPGs can be download from the Support and Downloads page in the Provider Portal, or from MCNA's website.

A new version of the Idaho Smiles Provider Manual is now available. Updates are effective July 1, 2023. Please download a copy of the Provider Manual directly at https://manuals.mcna.net/idaho.

As of June 27, 2023, two-factor authentication (2FA) is now required to log in to your Provider Portal account. This step adds an extra layer of security and helps to prevent unauthorized access. Please read our FAQ and step-by-step guide to learn more.

The Summer 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Compliance with Marketing Guidelines
• New on Portal: Patient Control Number Field
• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

We are making a change to the way you access your Provider Portal account to add an extra layer of security and prevent unauthorized access. Starting the evening of June 27, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be a required step when you log in. Please read our FAQ to learn more.

MCNA ensures that members have the right to access emergency dental care services consistent with the need for such services. Your office plays a vital role in ensuring Idaho Smiles members receive the dental care they need. Please click here to read more about emergency treatment.

The Spring 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Resources to Guide You Through MCNA's Provider Portal
• Provider Question of the Quarter
• Case Management Assistance from MCNA

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

MCNA's Provider Portal has been updated to include a new option for adding a Patient Control Number generated by your office to claims, pre-authorizations, and referrals as additional information. Please click here to learn more and get started using this new feature.

Our sincerest thanks for the excellent dental care you continue to provide to our members. Your dedication to their oral health and well-being throughout all of the challenges during the Public Health Emergency over the past couple of years has truly made a difference! Thank you for making them SMILE! Remember, you can always rely on our dedicated PR team for support when you need it. Please don't hesitate to contact us!