Blog Entry List

The federal government has now extended the public health emergency (PHE) through Jan. 16, 2022.
Effective Oct. 22, 2021, NC Medicaid-enrolled providers can bill code 99401 with HM modifier for telephone outreach to unvaccinated Medicaid beneficiaries.
Clinical Coverage Policy 1E-6, Transitioned to Pregnancy Management Program Effective July 1, 2021.
Medicaid has become aware that some providers have rendered this service without obtaining prior approval.
Individual Provider Affiliation required for certain providers by Nov. 21, 2021. Keeping NCTracks records current can help claims processing.
Cost sharing, such as deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments are waived for any Medicaid service.
PA waiver extended to October 31, 2021
PA Resumes for CDSAs Effective October 15, 2021
Organizational providers with certain taxonomies must have at least one active affiliated individual provider with one active taxonomy by Nov. 21, 2021.
Looking to learn about challenges and barriers to connecting to the statewide Health Information Exchange
Last Month to Submit Program Year 2021 Attestations and the Security Risk Analysis
Information for providers to prepare for the reporting year 2023 Payment Error Rate Measurement audit.
All submissions are due Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.
NC Medicaid is updating the special focused financial assistance to Skilled Nursing Facilities provided through outbreak rates.
The prior authorization waiver is extended to Oct. 15.