Out of an abundance of caution, the CDC and FDA announced a recommendation [ncdhhs.us4.list-manage.com] to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, NCDHHS is following the recommendation of the CDC and FDA and has asked vaccinating providers to pause the administration of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine until we learn more.   

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has launched a public messaging campaign to encourage Medicaid beneficiaries to enroll in NC Medicaid Managed Care.

The Medicaid and NC Health Choice Provider and Health Plan Lookup Tool provides an online resource for beneficiaries to use while researching and ultimately selecting a health plan and primary care provider (PCP). 

Are you ready? Don’t wait. Prepare Now. 

NC*Notify V4 and V4+ are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The newest versions of NC*Notify provide subscribers with a host of new features, upgrades, and place of service enhancements. Current NC*Notify subscribers can expect these upgrades to take effect on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  

Some exciting news for your patients without adequate access to the internet! The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (funding expected by late April) lowers the cost for eligible households on a first-come, first-served basis.  

In response to the increased use and expanded coverage of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, From Coverage to Care (C2C) has released new resources to support patients and providers in making the most of virtual care.

On March 18, 2021 NC Department of Health and Human Services posted a factsheet in the Provider Playbook entitled Managed Care Eligibility for Newborns: What Providers Need to Know. Read important highlights below: 

Effective April 1, 2021, as part of the transition to Medicaid Managed Care, NC Medicaid will offer time-limited payment to practices that have attested into Advanced Medical Home (AMH) Tier 3 if they can demonstrate successful readiness for AMH Tier 3 responsibilities as set out below.