February 20, 2026

Dear Kids Health First (KHF) Providers and Practice Administrators,

We have some important updates about payor updates, new programs, and upcoming events. There's a lot of information, and we want to keep you informed. Please read through this email carefully and let us know if you have any questions.

Important Updates

Last Call: KHF Measles Preparedness Survey- We Need Your Insight

With recent measles cases reported in Georgia and neighboring states, it’s critical that we understand how KHF practices are preparing.

If you have not yet responded, please ensure one representative per practice completes the brief survey today.

Your feedback will directly shape future KHF guidance, tools, and support for practices.

Take the survey now

View KHF Measles Preparedness Guidance and Workflows:

https://kidshealthfirst.com/vaccine-toolkit/guidance-for-khf-practices-measles-preparedness/

Katie Beckett Medicaid Coverage Update

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) recently shared an important update regarding Katie Beckett Medicaid coverage. A temporary IT issue in early February caused some children in the Katie Beckett program to be mistakenly flagged as ineligible, resulting in termination notices or brief coverage interruptions.

DCH has confirmed this was a system error — not a change in eligibility. All impacted cases are being reviewed and reinstated, with retroactive coverage to prevent gaps in care or billing. Families do not need to reapply, and providers have been asked not to cancel or reschedule appointments.

Practices may want to proactively reassure affected families and reinforce that coverage is being restored automatically.

Read the full DCH announcement:

View full update from the Georgia Department of Community Health

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will host the 9th Annual Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider Conference on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Key details:

Format: Hybrid (in-person or virtual attendance)
Location: Children’s Support Conference Center, Atlanta (in-person option)
Audience: Pediatric NPs, PAs, nurse specialists, APP students, and other pediatric care team members
Focus: Evidence-based strategies to improve pediatric outcomes + peer collaboration
Bonus: Networking reception following the in-person event
CE Credits: CME/NCPD credits expected, pending approval

Sanofi Webinar: Coding, Coverage, and Reimbursement for Vaccines

Sanofi is hosting a live webinar series covering coding, coverage, and reimbursement for vaccines and immunizations. This 60-minute session will review the reimbursement landscape and provide practical guidance to support accurate coding and billing.

Topics include:

National reimbursement trends
Proper vaccine coding
Benchmarking charges and payments
Payer updates and timelines
Billing and reimbursement resources

Who should attend: Physicians, APPs, practice managers, nurses, administrators, and billing/revenue cycle staff.

Live webinar dates (Eastern Time):

March 3, 2026: 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM ET
March 5, 2026: 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM ET
March 11, 2026: 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM

Ask a Peer: Reviewing Consult Reports

View insights from peers on consult reports.

New 2026 Codes: Immunization Counseling Without Administration

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released guidance on new standalone immunization counseling codes for 2026. These codes allow practices to report time spent counseling families when vaccines are not administered on the same date of service.

The new CPT codes (90482–90484) are time-based and may be reported with an E/M visit (with modifier 25 when appropriate) or as a standalone service. Additional HCPCS codes may apply for Medicaid and managed care reporting.

Documentation should clearly reflect vaccines discussed, counseling provided, and the reason immunizations were not given. As payer policies continue to evolve, practices should confirm billing guidance with contracted plans.

View the full AAP guidance.