Medicaid Bulletin

Program Year 2021 is Closed and The Security Risk Analysis

Effective Oct. 1, 2021, immunizing pharmacists are authorized to administer Long Acting Injectable (LAI) medications.

Update on COVID-19 booster shot recommendations for Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen

Individual Provider Affiliation required for certain providers by Nov. 21, 2021. Keeping NCTracks records current can help claims processing.

Upcoming Key Milestone Dates, Playbook Updates, Request to Move to NC Medicaid Direct Process, Prior Authorizations, Frequently Asked Questions, Contracting Reminders, Ombudsman and Webinars

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.

UPDATE Oct. 28, 2021: Procedure code T1004 has been removed from this list, as it is excluded, and was originally listed in error. EVV visits for respite services must follow EVV capture requirements.

The latest transition dates for county realignments.

This form is for members who wish to change their primary care assignment throughout the year.

The federal government has now extended the public health emergency (PHE) through Jan. 16, 2022.