Topics Related to All Providers

Providers can continue billing Diagnosis Related Group claims using revenue code 0161 for room and board and occurrence span code 82.
Tobacco-related policy requirements will be effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Temporary flexibilities to the Innovations Waiver after Hurricane Helene are ending July 1, 2025.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires individuals in the NC Medicaid Innovations waiver program to have a valid and comprehensive assessment.
Budget proposals from the North Carolina General Assembly do not include funding for Healthy Opportunities Pilots services beyond June 30, 2025
Tobacco-related policy requirements will be effective starting on Jan. 1, 2027.
Care Management rate considerations effective July 1, 2025.
Reminder: NC Medicaid does not require Carolina Access/Advanced Medical Home referrals for specialty care.
Individual provider enrollment and Additional Managed Care Options