Blog Entry List

Acute Hospital at Home program sunsetting next week
End-date of some flexibilities set to sunset March 31 extended to June 30, 2022
Key dates, playbook updates, coverage for pregnant beneficiaries extended to 12 months and more
Includes HCPCS Code G2214 and Revision to Definition of Behavioral Health Care Manager
An amended version of Clinical Coverage Policy 5A-2, Respiratory Equipment and Supplies with an effective date of Feb. 1, 2022, is posted.
Qualifying Medicaid Standard Plan members in 33 North Carolina counties may now receive food services.
With the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency, NCTracks will resume the provider reverification process.
Effective with date of service Feb 1, 2022, the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover pemetrexed injection, for intravenous use (Pemfexy™).
Effective with date of service Jan. 27, 2022, the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension.
Effective with date of service Feb. 7, 2022, the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover faricimab-svoa.
Medicaid and prepaid health plans (PHPs) have identified a trend in claim denials related to taxonomy enrollment and credentialing.
Important information to share with patients
Sharing Vacant CAP/DA Slots and Waiver Amendments
CDC implementing twelve new codes; now available in NCTracks
Certain COVID-19 Flexibilities implemented by NC Medicaid under State Authority will be end-dated as of March 31, 2022