To address these challenges and strengthen program integrity, DHS implemented the Provider Enrollment Application (PEA) Portal on March 2, 2026. The PEA Portal modernizes provider enrollment and revalidation by electronically collecting, storing, and maintaining required documentation in a centraliz...
To address these challenges and strengthen program integrity, DHS implemented the Provider Enrollment Application (PEA) Portal on March 2, 2026. The PEA Portal modernizes provider enrollment and revalidation by electronically collecting, storing, and maintaining required documentation in a centralized system. The portal supports retention of Medicaid Provider Agreements, screening documentation, ownership disclosures, licensure information, and other enrollment records within a single electronic repository. The PEA Portal improves document retention and accessibility, creates an electronic audit trail, and enables staff to retrieve enrollment and screening records more efficiently. It also strengthens oversight by standardizing enrollment workflows, reducing reliance on paper files, and improving documentation consistency. These enhancements better position DHS to demonstrate compliance during future audits and monitoring reviews. DHS recognizes the importance of maintaining complete, accurate, and accessible provider enrollment records. In addition to implementing the PEA Portal, DHS is strengthening policies and procedures related to provider file maintenance, document retention, and quality assurance reviews. Staff training and periodic monitoring will help ensure required enrollment documents and exclusion screening records are consistently maintained and available for inspection. DHS is committed to maintaining compliance with federal Medicaid and CHIP provider enrollment requirements and believes the corrective actions implemented, including deployment of the PEA Portal, will improve documentation controls, strengthen program integrity, and reduce the risk of similar findings in the future.