This bulletin reflects revised effective dates and applies to all research‑based behavioral health treatment providers in NC Medicaid Managed Care and NC Medicaid Direct.
Medicaid Bulletin
Articles published prior to January 2018 are available in the Medicaid Bulletin Archive.
This Medicaid bulletin replaces in full the July 31, 2026, Rate Increase for Personal Care Services and the Community Alternatives Program bulletin.
This Medicaid Bulletin has been completely replaced by an updated version published on Aug. 4, 2026. Please see the Updates to Rate Increase for Personal Care Services and the Community Alternatives Program bulletin, for the latest information.
NC Medicaid, in collaboration with the four NC Medicaid Managed Care Standard Plans, will host the Sixth Annual Virtual Statewide Quality Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The updated fax number is effective as of July 15, 2026. This bulletin applies to NC Medicaid Direct.
For eligible individuals, NC Medicaid will now pay for Family Planning services in addition to Medicare premiums and cost sharing.
This bulletin applies to all research-based behavioral health treatment providers in NC Medicaid Managed Care and NC Medicaid Direct.
Amendments to Clinical Coverage Policy 1A-20, expanding medical necessity criteria and updating coverage for sleep studies and polysomnography services are effective July 1, 2026.
Care Management rate considerations effective July 1, 2026.
Impacted NC Medicaid providers will be included in the Active Provider Reverification Report, and notifications with specific deadlines are expected by the end of September 2026.