New SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #179-#181 Now Available

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #179: Temporary Provider Rate Increases and Clinical Policy Changes Extended

NC Medicaid is extending all current COVID-19 temporary provider rate increases through Nov. 30, 2021. While the rate increases for providers authorized under SL 2020-4 were set to expire on June 30, 2021, NC Medicaid has discretion to continue these and other temporary rate increases assuming budget availability. More Information.

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #180: 9th Amendment to the Public Readiness & Emergency Preparedness Act

NC Medicaid licensed pharmacists are authorized to order and administer REGEN-COV monoclonal antibodies and pharmacy technicians/interns may administer it, in accordance with the conditions of their licensure and/or scope of practice. More Information.

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #181: NC Medicaid Accepting Requests for COVID Response Facilities

Due to the rapid increase in COVID infection and related hospitalization occupancy, NC Medicaid is reactivating its consideration of Response Facility Designation Requests submitted by skilled nursing facilities. More Information.

Providers are encouraged to review this information. All bulletin articles, including those related to COVID-19, are available on DHB's Medicaid Bulletin webpage.