Medicaid Bulletin

COVID-19 OTC Tests for home use are covered for full Medicaid enrollees through Sept. 30, 2024.  

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) is releasing updated information about the assumptions underlying the care management component of capitation payments to NC Medicaid Managed Care Prepaid Health Plan (PHPs) Standard Plans.

Vaccine strains for the 2023–24 influenza vaccines were selected by the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biologic Products Advisory Committee based on WHO’s recommended Northern Hemisphere 2023–24 influenza vaccine composition.

Vaccine strains for the 2023–24 influenza vaccines were selected by the Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biologic Products Advisory Committee based on WHO’s recommended Northern Hemisphere 2023–24 influenza vaccine composition.

This bulletin replaces NC Medicaid Temporary Flexibilities Due to Hurricane Idalia published on Aug. 30, 2023, to correct the end date.

Effective immediately, a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or a physician assistant may order home health services.

Provider guidance for reimbursement, enrollment and providing care for Medicaid beneficiaries

NC Medicaid is continuing the extension of the temporary/interim estimated legislative rate increases.

Final authority needs to be granted by the General Assembly

Includes provider recredentialing/reverification, Medicaid expansion, Tailored Plan implementation and more.