In order to ensure optimal access to care for NC Medicaid beneficiaries and to support providers during the recent COVID-19 surge, NC Medicaid is extending the Hospital at Home program through March 31, 2022.
Topics Related to COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices have authorized COVID-19 boosters for all adults (18 years and older).
The December 2021 NC Medicaid Personal Care Services Public Health Emergency Uniform rates previously released in Special Bulletin COVID-19 #194 are being revised effective Dec. 1, 2021.
NC Medicaid is extending all current COVID-19 temporary provider rate increases through Dec. 31, 2021.
Effective with date of service Jan. 1, 2022 (updated from Sept. 29, 2021), the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (12 years of age and older).
Effective Nov. 1, 2021, involuntary disenrollments from the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly will no longer be suspended for any reason.
Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization for active immunization to prevent COVID-19.
Update on COVID-19 booster shot recommendations for Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen
In consideration of the evolving needs for PCS providers, in place of the outbreak rates, NC Medicaid will provide all PCS providers, including CAP/C and CAP/DA, a single, uniform, temporary rate increase that will enable them all to better address the various increased costs associated with staffing during the COVID-19 PHE.
The federal government has now extended the public health emergency (PHE) through Jan. 16, 2022.