a business woman working at a computerThe Minnesota Health Care Program (MHCP) Provider Manual (often referred to as the provider manual) is an information source for MHCP coverage policies, rates and billing procedures. 

The MHCP Provider Manual

key The provider manual has five sections that are for all providers and considered provider basics:

  • Provider Requirements
  • Health Care Programs and Services
  • Prepaid Minnesota Health Care Programs
  • Billing Policy (overview)
  • Authorization

An additional section specific to MH-TCM is located within the MHCP Provider Manual.

key Updates to the manual are on the DHS website.  As a provider, your agency is responsible to frequently check for updates, changes, and additions. Agencies are encouraged to sign up to get e-mail notices of revisions specific to the services that the agency provides.