Blog Entry List

NC Medicaid is hosting program specific office hours. Sessions will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to request technical assistance about issues and concerns.
Tobacco-related policy requirements will be effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Providers can continue billing Diagnosis Related Group claims using revenue code 0161 for room and board and occurrence span code 82.
Temporary flexibilities to the Innovations Waiver after Hurricane Helene are ending July 1, 2025.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires individuals in the NC Medicaid Innovations waiver program to have a valid and comprehensive assessment.
NC Medicaid’s Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for Home Health ensures compliance with federal requirements.
Budget proposals from the North Carolina General Assembly do not include funding for Healthy Opportunities Pilots services beyond June 30, 2025
For more information, join the Virtual Office Hours webinar Thursday, June 5, 2025, at noon.
Tobacco-related policy requirements will be effective starting on Jan. 1, 2027.
Care Management rate considerations effective July 1, 2025.
Reminder: NC Medicaid does not require Carolina Access/Advanced Medical Home referrals for specialty care.
NCTracks will align the suspension of DMH/DD/SUS health plans during the reverification process.
Individual provider enrollment and Additional Managed Care Options
Theme: “We’re All in This Together 3.0”
Policy is updated effective May 1, 2025