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UPDATE LOGCHILD HEALTH CHECK-UPCOVERAGE AND LIMITATIONS HANDBOOKHow to Use the Update LogIntroductionChanges to the handbook will be sent out as handbook updates. An updatecan be a change, addition, or correction to policy. It may be either a pen andink change to the existing handbook pages or replacement pages.It is very important that the provider read the updated material and file it in thehandbook as it is the provider’s responsibility to follow correct policy to obtainMedicaid reimbursement.Explanation of theUpdate LogThe provider can use the update log to determine if all the updates to thehandbook have been received.Update No. is the month and year that the update was issued.Effective Date is the date that the update is effective.Instructions1. Make the pen and ink changes and file new or replacement pages.2. File the cover page and pen and ink instructions from the update innumerical order after the log.If an update is missed, write or call the Medicaid fiscal agent at the addressgiven in the Medicaid Provider General Handbook.UPDATE NO.EFFECTIVE DATENew Handbook January 1, 198989-1-Update August 1, 198991-1-Update September 1, 199192-1-Update January 1, 199292-2-Update May 1, 199293-1-Update March 1, 199395-1-Update January 1995New Handbook December 199697-1-Update July 1997New Handbook May 2000Oct2003 October 2003