Blog Entry List

The 2025 ICD-10 update is effective Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025, for provider use for dates of service within this period.
Guidance based on products approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Rate Changes are Effective Aug. 1, 2024
Coverage effective for dates of service from July 26, 2024
Clarification to recent policy and billing questions
Updates for providers on 1915(b)(3) services ending, new 1915(i) assessment tool and 1915(i) reassessments.
Information to share with beneficiaries to increase participation
Effective Sept. 1, 2024, NC Medicaid will begin covering condoms and spermicides as over-the-counter products, through the pharmacy benefit.
Hardship advances may be available for those at risk of not meeting financial obligations
Effective Sept. 1, 2024, hospital OST claims submitted to NCTracks must include the individual OPR NPI.
Describes findings from the third assessment of provider experience and satisfaction with the NC Medicaid program.
Two FASTEP COVID 19 AG HOME TEST NDCs added to coverage.
Flexibilities effective Aug. 6, 2024, for NC Medicaid beneficiaries due to Tropical Storm Debby.
Changes are effective Aug. 1, 2024
This bulletin provides guidance to providers caring for NC Medicaid beneficiaries also enrolled in Marketplace coverage through HealthCare.gov.