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Museum of Alabama to host grand opening of First Peoples of Alabama gallery and Native American art festival Nov. 14
Alabama Department of Archives and History:
11/6/2026 - On Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Museum of Alabama at the Department of Archives & History will host a grand opening of its new First Peoples of Alabama gallery and an art festival celebrating the vibrant culture of the Native Americans whose homelands are in Alabama. The event brings together Native artists and artisans, many of whose commissioned works appear in the new gallery. Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the new exhibit, meet the artists, watch demonstrations, and learn about Native American history and culture.
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Billy Croslow to present 11/19 Food for Thought Lecture at Alabama Archives
Alabama Department of Archives and History:
11/5/2026 - The Alabama Department of Archives & History (ADAH) will continue its monthly Food for Thought lunchtime lecture series on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 12:00pm CT. Billy Croslow, a retired Army officer with service from the final parts of the Cold War through the Global War on Terror, will present Army Aviation in the Heart of the South.
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Changes in Billing Procedures for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners
Medicaid:
11/5/2026 - Effective February 1, 2027, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) providing Rural Health Clinic services must bill using their individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) in the rendering provider identification number (ID#) field (Block 24J) of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 1500 claim form. CRNPs affiliated with rural health clinics must be enrolled with an NPI, which links them to the clinic. The provider type for the enrollment is 58 – Rural Health Clinic. If the CRNP is not already enrolled with Alabama Medicaid, please apply in the Electronic Provider Enrollment Application Portal.
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CMS-0056-F Pharmacy Standards Compliance Update, CMS-4205-F2 and Readiness Notice
Medicaid:
10/29/2026 - The Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid) and Gainwell Technologies are in the process of implementing the federal CMS-0056-F pharmacy standards changes, which adopt updated National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) and related HIPAA transaction standards. These updates are designed to modernize pharmacy data exchange, improve interoperability and support future pharmacy transaction processing requirements. Pharmacies are encouraged to contact their pharmacy software vendors to ensure pharmacy transaction compliance deadlines are met.
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1.  11-06-2026 Museum of Alabama to host grand opening of First Peoples of Alabama gallery and Native American art festival Nov. 14 Video Alabama Department of Archives and History
2.  11-05-2026 Billy Croslow to present 11/19 Food for Thought Lecture at Alabama Archives Video Alabama Department of Archives and History
3.  11-05-2026 Changes in Billing Procedures for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners Video Medicaid
4.  10-29-2026 CMS-0056-F Pharmacy Standards Compliance Update, CMS-4205-F2 and Readiness Notice Video Medicaid
5.  10-29-2026 New Cost Report Submission Portal and Portal Account Access Video Medicaid
6.  10-23-2026 Medicaid SMI 1115 Demonstration Waiver Annual Public Forum 2026 Video Medicaid
7.  10-22-2026 Important Alabama Medicaid Systems Access – October 24, 2026 Video Medicaid
8.  10-22-2026 New Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Travel Payment for EPSDT Provider’s Travel to Carceral Facilities Video Medicaid
9.  10-22-2026 Do not handle bats, exclude them from your home, and get prompt medical care if bitten Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
10.  10-22-2026 New Prior Authorization Web Portal Attachment Panel Enhancements Video Medicaid
11.  10-21-2026 Congratulations to Angelo Della Manna! Alabama Peace Officers Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Video Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
12.  10-16-2026 Shellfish growing waters reopened Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
13.  10-14-2026 Prevent what you can: Ask your doctor about seasonal vaccines Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
14.  10-14-2026 Removal of Prior Authorization Requirements for Radiology and Cardiology Procedures Video Medicaid
15.  10-14-2026 Coverage Update – Hearing Evaluation Video Medicaid
16.  10-13-2026 Alabama Department of Public Health urges everyone to be aware of measles symptoms and stay up to date on vaccinations as a measles case is reported in Huntsville Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
17.  10-08-2026 Shellfish growing waters closed Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
18.  10-08-2026 Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
19.  10-08-2026 Advisory Opinion No. 2026-13 Video Alabama Ethics Comission
20.  10-08-2026 Advisory Opinion No. 2026-12 Video Alabama Ethics Comission
21.  10-08-2026 Informal Opinions Approved for the 2nd Quarter of Calendar Year 2026 Video Alabama Ethics Comission
22.  10-06-2026 October is National SIDS Awareness Month Always follow the ABCs of safe sleep for infants Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
23.  10-06-2026 Dr. Gerald Johnson to present October 15 Food for Thought Lecture at Alabama Archives Video Alabama Department of Archives and History
24.  10-01-2026 Funding Opportunity for Alabama’s Creative Places Video Alabama State Council on the Arts
25.  10-01-2026 Calling all third graders: Enter the Tenth Annual ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
26.  10-01-2026 Removal of Medicare and TPL Exemption Video Medicaid
27.  10-01-2026 Governor Ivey Urges Public Awareness of Potential Dangers Associated with Kratom Products Video Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
28.  10-01-2026 Changes to Maternity Care CPT Codes for 2027 Video Medicaid
29.  9-26-2026 Total Gainwell System Outage for MMIS Scheduled Maintenance COMPLETE Video Medicaid
30.  9-24-2026 Alabama Launches 2026-2027 Poetry Out Loud Program Video Alabama State Council on the Arts
31.  9-23-2026 New law will prohibit the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems in places where smoking is prohibited Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
32.  9-21-2026 Total Gainwell System Outage for MMIS – Scheduled Maintenance Video Medicaid
33.  9-18-2026 Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Pharmacy Quarterly Update Video Medicaid
34.  9-18-2026 Gov. Ivey awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment. Video Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
35.  9-17-2026 DME Program Quarterly Updates Video Medicaid
36.  9-16-2026 Council Invests $3.9 Million to Support Arts and Creativity in Alabama Video Alabama State Council on the Arts
37.  9-14-2026 Rabies is serious; precautions are advised Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
38.  9-10-2026 Alabama Department of Public Health Home Care Earns 2025 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
39.  9-08-2026 Total Gainwell System Outage for MMIS – Scheduled Maintenance Video Medicaid
40.  9-02-2026 Alabama Medicaid DME and POP Provider Enrollment Requirements Video Medicaid
41.  9-01-2026 New Long-Term Care (LTC) Web Portal Admission Notification Panel Video Medicaid
42.  8-31-2026 Stay protected this Labor Day weekend: Prevent mosquito bites Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
43.  8-31-2026 Newborn screening identifies babies with serious, potentially life-threatening conditions, helping ensure they receive lifesaving treatments Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
44.  8-27-2026 Notice of Meeting Video Alabama Credit Union Administration
45.  8-24-2026 Total Gainwell System Outage for MMIS – Scheduled Maintenance Video Medicaid
46.  8-21-2026 Request for Public Comment re: Alabama Community Transition (ACT) Waiver Renewal Application Video Medicaid
47.  8-21-2026 Planned Alabama Medicaid System Maintenance – August 22, 2026 Video Medicaid
48.  8-18-2026 Fox in Billingsley area of Autauga County confirmed positive for rabies; precautions advised Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
49.  8-17-2026 ALL Kids Helps Alabama Child Access Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Rare Genetic Hearing Loss Video Public Health, Alabama Department of
50.  8-13-2026 Request for Public Comment re: Community Waiver Program (CWP) Amendment Video Medicaid
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