Topics Related to Medicaid Managed Care

Key dates for transitioning to NC Medicaid Managed Care, Provider contracting reminders, Provider Playbook updates, Provider outreach to patient panels, webinars, Provider and health plan look-up tool, PHP quick reference guides, help center, Provider Ombudsman and Tailored Care Management certification.

NC Medicaid will offer time-limited payments to practices that have attested as an Advanced Medical Home Tier 3 if they can demonstrate successful readiness for AMH Tier 3 responsibilities.

The Department is releasing the draft Tailored Care Management Desk Review Guide and Scoring Tool to support providers applying for AMH+ or Care Management Agency certification. 

Providing the most accurate and complete provider information is a top priority so Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries can make the most informed choice for their health plan and primary care provider. 

Effective July 1, 2021, NC Medicaid will increase fee-for-service rates and establish rate floors for facility-based crisis and mobile crisis management services that will mandate minimum reimbursement rates.

An updated draft of NC Medicaid’s Managed Care Quality Strategy is posted for public comments until May 6, 2021. 

NCDHHS has implemented a PCP practice reassignment process to better match beneficiaries to the PCP with whom they already have an active relationship with to help ensure the best health plan is selected during auto-enrollment.

DHHS is releasing an addendum to the Tailored Care Management Provider Manual on community inclusion that addresses the in-reach and transition requirements for Advanced Medical Home Plus practices and Care Management Agencies delivering Tailored Care Management.

Key Dates for Transitioning to Medicaid Managed Care, PHP Quick Reference Guides Created, Provider Contracting Reminders, Provider Playbook Updates, Medicaid Contacts Reference Guide for Beneficiaries, Help Center, Webinars, Virtual Office Hours, Meet and Greet Sessions. 

NCDHHS announced today the launch of statewide open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care. Beneficiaries can enroll through May 14, 2021 in preparation for NC Medicaid Managed Care launch on July 1, 2021.