Provider News Feed
Read the latest news and information from MCNA for our Idaho Smiles providers.
New Clinical Practice Guidelines Now Available
Posted: April 15, 2022
MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved CPGs can be downloaded from MCNA's website.
Medicaid Provider Stabilization Funding Opportunity from CFAC
Posted: August 27, 2021
To assist in addressing the COVID-19 impact on Idaho Medicaid providers, and in an effort to distribute the remaining funds as allowed by the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the Idaho Medicaid Provider Stabilization Funding Opportunity is opening applications to continue to support Idaho Medicaid health care providers through the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update: October 5, 2021
Funding has been exhausted as of October 5, 2021. Medicaid is no longer accepting applications for this funding.
Please read Medicaid Information Release MA21-20 to learn more.
Medicaid Provider Stabilization Funding Opportunity
Posted: May 3, 2021
A simplified application process and qualifications are now available for Idaho Medicaid providers to apply for funding distributions from the Idaho Medicaid Provider Stabilization Funding Opportunity. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. (MT) on June 18, 2021. Please click here to read an information release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Updates to MCNA's Provider Manual
Posted: February 25, 2021
A new version of the Idaho Smiles Provider Manual is now available. Updates are effective January 1, 2021, and include 2021 CDT code and language changes. Please click here for an overview of the changes included in this version. Please download a copy of the Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/idaho.
Updated IDHW Contact Information for Members
Posted: February 23, 2021
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) has updated their contact information for members to utilize to request assistance finding a dental provider. Please click here to view and print this updated information.
New Mailing Address for Claims
Posted: January 4, 2021
Effective immediately, MCNA has a new mailing address for the submission of paper claims. Please click here for the new mailing address and more information about claims submission options with MCNA.
Medicaid Provider Funding Stabilization Opportunity
Posted: November 24, 2020
Providers who are enrolled with Idaho Medicaid and meet the required qualifications may apply for access to a portion of the federal funds Idaho received to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted now through December 18, 2020. Please click here to learn how and where to apply.
MCNA Provider Orientation
Posted: September 30, 2020
An on-demand, virtual presentation of MCNA's Provider Orientation presentation is now available for your office. We are offering this as a resource to new providers and to current provider offices for use in ongoing staff training. Click here to access our Provider Orientation today.
Provider Relief Fund Phase 2 Updates
Posted: August 12, 2020
Eligible dentists participating in Medicaid and CHIP have until August 28, 2020, to apply for funding from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. The requirements for eligibility have been updated. Please click here to read the HHS announcement.
Live Webinar Opportunity
Posted: August 6, 2020
MCNA is hosting a live webinar for all network providers that will explore sealants, preventive resins, and resin-based composite restorations. We encourage you to join us on August 12 for this webinar and interactive Q&A event. Please click here to learn more and register.