Topics Related to Medicaid Direct

This bulletin provides information about referrals for specialty care for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.
Includes flexibilities related to Tailored Plans and Healthy Opportunities Pilots
With state budget negotiations ongoing, NCDHHS has worked with CMS to negotiate a compromise to begin submitting documents needed for federal approval to launch Medicaid expansion on October 1, 2023.
All Home Health Care providers are expected to be fully compliant with requirements on Oct. 1, 2023.
This bulletin provides details on coverage for COVID-19 Vaccines and COVID-19 Counseling after the ending of the Federal Public Health Emergency.
Allows Home and Community Based Services for individuals with behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.
New Temporary/Interim Estimated Budget Increases Added July 1, 2023.
All Home Health Care providers are expected to be fully compliant with requirements on Aug. 1
Effective immediately, all providers must use the Electronic Visit Verification vendor of their choice for every home health visit.
Implementation guidelines reflect the Tailored Plan launch date of Oct. 1, 2023.