Medicaid Bulletin

Medicaid Bulletin Monthly Digest

Medicaid Bulletin Archive

Articles beginning January 2018 are available in the blog format.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Acentra Health the contract as the Comprehensive Independent Assessment Entity (CIAE) for NC Medicaid.  

Beneficiaries who will be covered by the Tailored Plans will continue to receive care as they do today.

Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the location field must have a valid value of 1 or 2.

The report and instructions for completing the report are updated to capture additional information needed for Credit Balance Audits

Includes an overview of the newest Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation payment model for Medicare, NC Medicaid’s involvement and timelines.

New Temporary/Interim Estimated Budget Increases Added July 1, 2023.

Allows Home and Community Based Services for individuals with behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury.

Effective with date of service April 4, 2023, NC Medicaid covers velmanase alfa-tycv for injection, for intravenous use (Lamzede)

Effective with date of service April 5, 2023, NC Medicaid covers retifanlimab-dlwr injection, for intravenous use (Zynyz)

Where to find the latest bulletins, webinars, fact sheets and other information.