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DHHS will host a question and answer webinar to discuss new guidance for all health providers related to COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
NC DHHS continues to take action to protect the health and safety of our state’s patients and providers during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. NC DHHS received authority under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act to waive certain federal Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and HIPAA requirements.
NOTE: SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #8 has been replaced in its entirety by SPECIAL BULLETIN #39: Face-to-Face Provider Site Visits and Fingerprinting Requirements for NC Medicaid Provider Enrollment Temporarily Suspended.
NOTE: SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #9 has been replaced in its entirety by SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #34: Telehealth Clinical Policy Modifications - Definitions, Eligible Providers, Services and Codes.
To ensure beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid and NC Health Choice services with no interruption or delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the disposition for three claim processing edits have been temporarily changed.
Private Duty Nursing - beneficiaries under 21 years of age, Private Duty Nursing - all beneficiaries and Home Health – All Beneficiaries.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has granted NC Medicaid the authority to move forward with Home and Community-Based (HCBS) waiver flexibilities requested March 13, 2020.
This article is a reminder to providers of the process for submitting requests for Disproportionate Share Hospital data. Medicaid and NC Health Choice Providers must request and obtain batch Medicare DSH Recipient Eligibility Verifications and Provider Statistical and Reimbursement reports through NCTracks.
We know these are challenging times and are grateful for the continued support of our partners across the state. There is a wealth of information on the DHHS website and our team is working around the clock to make it as user-friendly as possible.
NC Medicaid is committed to ensuring our beneficiaries continue to receive Medicaid and NC Health Choice services with no interruptions or delays due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The department is releasing a Behavioral Health Crisis System Memo for Standard Plans
NC-MIPS is Open for Program Year 2019; The Security Risk Analysis (SRA); Reminder from CMS Regarding Objective 6 and Objective 7; Clarification from CMS Regarding Objective 5 Measure 1: Patient Electronic Access and General Reminders.
Effective with date of service Jan. 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified some new CPT and HCPCS codes for reimbursement in ambulatory surgery.
The North Carolina State Health Director’s Standing Order for Naloxone authorizes any pharmacist practicing in the state of North Carolina and licensed by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy to dispense naloxone to any person who meets the set criteria.
The Department has extended the public comment period for the Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plan Request for Applications Pre-Release Policy Paper published on Jan. 30, 2020.