Blog Entry List

The implementation of the Rate Reimbursement Methodology for individuals living in congregate settings will take effect on April 1, 2025.
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, NC Medicaid will cover U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved cell and gene therapies
Children with NC Medicaid temporarily living in another state can get a free Vaccine for Children (VFC) vaccine from any VFC provider in that state.
This is an update to the September 2016 Medicaid Ordering, Prescribing or Referring Special Bulletin.
This bulletin has updated end dates & additional flexibilities for Behavioral Health, Care Management, Innovations, and Long-Term Services & Supports.
Comments accepted through Jan. 6, 2024.

This bulletin applies to NC Medicaid Direct and NC Medicaid Managed Care. 

NC Medicaid will continue the current Tailored Care Management temporary payment rate of $343.97 statewide through June 30, 2025.
Includes information on Change of Ownership Requirement, Upcoming Webinars, and more.
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the unit of reimbursement will change from a 15-minute increment to a daily per diem.
Includes information on vaccine reimbursement, billing, counseling coverage and Immunization Program/Vaccines for Children
Health plans are required to pay interest to providers if they fail to accurately pay or inappropriately deny a claim.
For providers unable to provide services under an active, approved service plan due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
This survey provides a national standard for assessing beneficiaries’ health care experience.

This bulletin applies to both NC Medicaid Direct and NC Managed Care health plans.