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SPECIAL BULLETINS COVID-19 #133 - #136 Available
The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published four Medicaid Bulletin articles related to COVID-19:
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #133: COVID-19 Exposure Notification App Available
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of a COVID-19 Exposure Notification app called SlowCOVIDNC. The app will help North Carolinians slow the spread of the virus by alerting them when they may have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. More Information
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #134: Clarification of COVID-19 Temporary Rate Increases and Clinical Policy Changes
This bulletin replaces SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #119 in its entirety.
This bulletin provides information on extensions of the COVID-19 rate enhancements and Clinical Coverage Policies in response to the extension of the federal Public Health Emergency declaration. This bulletin clarifies and further updates information provided.
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #135: Expectation to Comply with Infection Control and Prevention Measures
Strong infection prevention and control practices are critical to reducing the transmission of COVID-19 within long-term care facilities. NC DHHS is reiterating its expectation that providers participate in the infection prevention and control activities. More Information
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #136: NC Medicaid Receives Approval for Expanded Flexibilities for Home and Community Services - NC Innovations Waiver
NC Medicaid has received federal approval of additional flexibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic for the NC Innovations Waiver, for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). More Information
All bulletin articles, including those related to COVID-19, are available on the DHB's Medicaid Bulletin webpage.