Author: Provider Services
Note: This article was originally published in the June 2018 Medicaid Bulletin with a clarification that only high-risk providers must obtain fingerprints.
Fingerprinting is only required for high-risk providers as identified by 42 CFR 424.518(c) and NC General Statute 108C-3g. Refer to the Provider Permission Matrix, on the Provider Enrollment page of NCTracks for more details. High-risk providers will receive a notification through their NCTracks Message Center inbox.
High-risk providers must submit a Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check (FCBC) application within 30 days of receiving the request notification to avoid being terminated for cause. After submission of the FCBC application, providers will receive a letter with instructions to complete the fingerprinting process and the Electronic Fingerprint Submission Release of Information (EFSRI) form. If the EFSRI form is not uploaded to the NCTracks provider record within 30 days, the provider will be terminated for cause.
More information on the fingerprinting application process, including additional resources, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and locations for fingerprinting services, can be found in the NCTracks Fingerprinting Application Required Job Aid.