Blog Entry List
The delay in conducting assessments has slowed the generation of prior approvals for the continuation of PCS.
NCDHHS will implement an Electronic Visit Verification system for Home Health Care services starting with a soft launch Jan. 1, 2023, and a hard launch April 1, 2023. This complies with the 21st Century Cures Act.
Proposed CAP/C Waiver renewal posted for public comment
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, home health care provider agencies subject to electronic visit verification (EVV) can use an Alternative EVV system (Alt EVV) of their choice and submit records to the Sandata Aggregator. This will comply with the 21st Century Cures Act for Electronic Visit Verification.
EVV Home Health Implementation Review and Updates
Providers are required to complete the EVV readiness survey by July 22, 2022
Proposed CAP/DA Waiver amendment posted for public comment
Rate increase for EVV PCS claims
EVV for Home Health in January 2023
Sharing Vacant CAP/DA Slots and Waiver Amendments
Waiver extension has been approved by CMS
Brief survey regarding electronic visit verification use in North Carolina
The December 2021 NC Medicaid Personal Care Services Public Health Emergency Uniform rates previously released in Special Bulletin COVID-19 #194 are being revised effective Dec. 1, 2021.
Effective Oct. 18, 2021, providers experiencing EVV user error claim denials will not be granted hardship advance.
Effective Nov. 01, 2021, all encounters subject to EVV will require an EVV visit history.