On April 1, 2005, a new behavioral health care plan was introduced in Cabarrus, Davidson, Rowan, Stanly, and Union counties. The Piedmont Cardinal Health Plan (PCHP) administers all Medicaid-covered behavioral health services, substance abuse services, and services to persons with developmental disabilites. Services are also provided to mentally retarded/developmentally disabled individuals through the new Piedmont Innovations program, which replaces the Community Alternatives Program for MR/DD in these five counties.

These new programs represent the collaborative efforts of the Division of Medical Assistance; the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services; Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare; and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

Approved Piedmont Waivers

• Piedmont Cardinal Health Plan Waiver Renewal (April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009)
• Piedmont Cardinal Health Plan Waiver (April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2007)
• Piedmont Innovations Waiver Renewal (April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2013)
• Piedmont Innovations Waiver (April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2008)

Updated May 12, 2008