Blog Entry List

Guidance for medication-assisted treatment in skilled nursing facilities
A new prior authorization is required for beneficiaries returning to NC Medicaid Direct
Register now for the diabetes self-management presentation on May 11 and adolescent immunization on May 16.
Effective with date of service, Dec. 21, 2022, the NC Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover piflufolastat F18 injection
Behavioral health prior authorizations effective April 1, 2023
Implementation of Tailored Plans, playbook update, Provider reverification, NC Health Choice move to Medicaid, NCTracks Provider records and more.
Lantus® SoloStar® / Vial will move to preferred on the NC Medicaid Preferred Drug List, effective March 24, 2023.
Updated information about the assumptions underlying the care management component of capitation payments to Standard Plans
Tobacco-related policy requirements go into effect on April 1, 2024.
Rate increases continuing and effects on managed care plans and contracted providers
As of April 1, 2023, all NC Health Choice beneficiaries with active eligibility will be moved to Medicaid.
Providers for whom reverification was delayed are being organized into groups to ensure reverification is completed timely. 
Home Health Care Services: Soft Launch April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023; Provider Selection of Electronic Visit Verification Vendor
PIXEL COVID-19 Home Collection Kit Change
Flexibilities ending at or after the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency