SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #223-227 Now Available

The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published new Medicaid Bulletin articles pertaining to COVID-19:

 

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #223: Omicron Surge Flexibilities

Additional flexibilities to support hospitals. More information

 

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #224: Update on Direct Care Worker Bonus and Wage Increase Initiative

Changes to details regarding eligibility, timelines and provider requirements. More information

 

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #225: Update on Direct Care Worker ICF-IID Wage Increase

Update to Special Bulletin COVID-19 #213: Direct Care Worker ICF-IID Wage Increase. Please review the updated bulletin in its entirety for details. More information

 

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #226: Permanent Changes Made for Public Health Emergency Flexibilities and Plan for Sunsetting of Temporary Policies

Certain COVID-19 Flexibilities implemented by NC Medicaid under State Authority will end as of March 31, 2022 More information

 

SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #227: Direct Care Worker Initiative Webpage Now Available

Session Law 2021-180, the recently adopted NC Appropriations Act, includes funds to give a one-time bonus for eligible direct care workers (DCWs) and support staff who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries. The Act also includes a provision to implement a HCBS and ICF-IID DCW wage increase for eligible employees who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries. 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.