Medicaid Bulletin

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Medicaid Bulletin Archive

Articles beginning January 2018 are available in the blog format.

Acute Hospital at Home program sunsetting next week

New Legislation Extends Medicaid for Pregnant Beneficiaries from 60 Days to 12 Months After Birth Effective April 1, 2022.

End-date of some flexibilities set to sunset March 31 extended to June 30, 2022

Key dates, playbook updates, coverage for pregnant beneficiaries extended to 12 months and more

Includes HCPCS Code G2214 and Revision to Definition of Behavioral Health Care Manager

An amended version of Clinical Coverage Policy 5A-2, Respiratory Equipment and Supplies with an effective date of Feb. 1, 2022, is posted.

Effective with date of service Jan. 27, 2022, the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension.

With the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency, NCTracks will resume the provider reverification process.

Effective with date of service Feb 1, 2022, the Medicaid and NC Health Choice programs cover pemetrexed injection, for intravenous use (Pemfexy™).

Qualifying Medicaid Standard Plan members in 33 North Carolina counties may now receive food services.