New Medicaid Bulletin Articles Available as of Aug. 17

The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published new Medicaid Bulletin articles:

• Billing Guidance for Children’s Developmental Services Agency Providers
• Procedures for Prior Authorization of Palivizumab (Synagis®) for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season 2021-2022
• Prior Authorization for Physician Administered Drug Program
• New 2023 Deadline for Connecting to HIE Network Absolves Need for Hardship Extensions
• Tailored Care Management Update: AMH+/CMA Certification Round One Desk Reviews Completed
• Potential Clinically Integrated Networks or Other Partners Statement of Interest
• Confirming Medicaid Coverage for Beneficiaries
• What Providers Need to Know After the July 1, 2021 Full Launch of Electronic Visit Verification
• Prior Authorizations for Medically Necessary Contact Lenses When a Beneficiary Transitions NC Medicaid Direct
• Prior Authorizations Covered When a Beneficiary Transitions to NC Medicaid Direct
• NC Medicaid Managed Care Provider Update – Aug. 4, 2021
• Guidance to Pharmacies Supporting Beneficiaries Transitioning to NC Medicaid Direct
• Eyeglasses Prior Approval and Dispensing Fee Claims Submission When a Beneficiary Transitions to NC Medicaid Direct

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