Medicaid Bulletin

Medicaid Bulletin Monthly Digest

Medicaid Bulletin Archive

Articles beginning January 2018 are available in the blog format.

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #233: Direct Care Worker One-Time Bonus Payments
Bonus amount, timeline and continuing reviews
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #232: Hospice Room and Board Claims Reprocessing Due to Extension
Revisions to NCTracks rate for SNFs
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID #231: Bebtelovimab Injection for Intravenous use HCPCS Code Q0222: Billing Guidelines
Approved for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19
Community Alternatives Program for Children Waiver Renewal Update
Waiver extension has been approved by CMS
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #230: Update on Temporary Rate Increases and HCBS Rate Implementation
Detail on continuing, end-dating and revised rates
NC Medicaid Managed Care Provider Update – Feb. 23, 2022
Upcoming Key Milestones, Playbook Updates, COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program, Prior Authorizations, Provider Ombudsman, Help Center, Provider Directory and Health Plan Loop-Up Tool
Medicaid for Pregnant Beneficiaries Extended to 12 Months After Birth
New legislation extends Medicaid for pregnant Beneficiaries to 12 Months after birth - effective April 1, 2022.
Updates to Clinical Coverage Policy 5B Orthotics and Prosthetics
An updated version of Clinical Coverage Policy 5B, Orthotics and Prosthetics with an effective date of Feb. 1, 2022, is posted.
Attention Enrolling Providers: NEW NC Medicaid Provider Training is LIVE!
NC Medicaid has released an updated series of provider enrollment training videos, which are required components of the provider enrollment process.
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft Injection, for Subcutaneous Use (BESREMI®) HCPCS Code J3590: Billing Guidelines
Effective with date of service Dec. 30, 2021, Medicaid and NC Health Choice cover ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft injection, for subcutaneous use (BESREMI®).