Items That Delay Credentialing

A delay in obtaining the following items may result in the delay of credentialing, MCO submission, and recredentialing:

1. Texas license with expiration date
2. DEA registered in Texas
3. DPS
4. Malpractice insurance
5. Explanation of any work history gaps, malpractice claims, or Yes answers to the disclosure questions.

Explanation for malpractice claims should include:

• A brief summary of the practitioner's involvement
• Allegation
• Date of incident
• Date of claim
• Current status of claim
• Amount of money paid on practitioner's behalf