The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a webpage dedicated to bringing you “What’s New & Updated”.  Content on the webpage includes significant changes such as new pages and guidance recommendations.  This webpage is one of several ways you can stay updated on the most current information around COVID-19.  You can also stay updated by signing up for email updates, syndicating available content, and subscribing to the COVID-19 RSS Feed. 

Please join us for a virtual lunch n' learn on Thursday August 5th at noon. Kimberly Schnitzler will be presenting the toolkit along with tips and tricks to help you find just the right applicant for your open position. 

Prepaid Health Plan Information Added to NCTracks Automated Voice Response System 

As part of recent NC Medicaid Managed Care updates, NCTracks accepts beneficiary enrollment and eligibility inquiries through the Automated Voice Response System (AVRS) which can be reached at 800-723-4330. The AVRS response includes the Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) name, contact information and the PHP assigned Primary Care Provider (PCP)/Advanced Medical Home (AMH). The response also includes a reminder that all care must be coordinated through the PHP. 

To provide some clarity on prior authorization submissions, NCDHHS issued a NC Medicaid Managed Care Provider Update on Friday July 9, 2021 that includes  information about claims submission and prior authorizations under Medicaid managed care.  

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On July 7, 2021 NCDHHS posted an updated bulletin highlighting flexibilities for prior authorizations during the first 60 days of the transition to Medicaid Managed Care. 

On July 9, 2021, an addendum to COVID-19 Bulletin #168 was released in SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #170: Update on Vaccination Counseling Code Reimbursement. Read highlights below. 

This is a friendly reminder that there are only four months left to apply for a final payment of up to $8500 from the NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program [medicaid.ncdhhs.gov].  

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NCDHHS has recently released two special bulletins outlining temporary provisions related to the extension of COVID-19 temporary provider rates and clinical policies.  Read more about these changes in Special Bulletins 169 and 171.