Blog Entry List

Flexibilities effective Aug. 6, 2024, for NC Medicaid beneficiaries due to Tropical Storm Debby.
Changes are effective Aug. 1, 2024
Reminders for NC Medicaid Providers related to transitions at Tailored Plan Launch.
Effective Aug. 1, 2024, Medicaid will require a primary diagnosis of spinal subluxation for NC Medicaid Direct claims.
This bulletin provides guidance to providers caring for NC Medicaid beneficiaries also enrolled in Marketplace coverage through HealthCare.gov.
Providers need to submit new prior authorizations (PA) for services subject to 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part II.
Standard Plans will begin to reimburse the APM rate for claims with a date of service on or after Aug. 1, 2024.
Effective Aug. 1, 2024, over the counter oral contraceptive Opill will be available without a prescription, at no cost.
Effective Aug. 1, 2024, NC Medicaid will cover obesity management medications for beneficiaries 12 years of age and older.
Includes information on new policies, tools and guidance, as well as several clarifications
Effective June 1, 2024, CPT codes are newly eligible for coverage.
Effective Dec. 1, 2023, updates increased treatment visit limits for beneficiaries aged 21 and older. The home health ordering practitioner reference was also updated.
Impacts NC Medicaid Managed Care Standard Plans, Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans and LME/MCOs.
Providers should work with the Tailored Plans and Tailored Care Managers to support Medicaid beneficiaries transitioning to 1915(i) services.

This bulletin applies to NC Medicaid Managed Care Standard Plans.