Topics Related to Health Benefits (NC Medicaid)

NC Medicaid Celebrates 50 Years of Improving Health for North Carolina

This year marks the 50th anniversary of North Carolina's Medicaid program, which provides health coverage for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities throughout the state. The NC Department of Health and Human Services will celebrate the milestone throughout the year with #NCMedicaidAt50 and by collecting stories on the impact of Medicaid in North Carolina.

State-funded Services Design Under Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans Webinar

January 24, 2020, 3pm
his webinar will walk stakeholders through aspects of State-funded Services design under Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans detailed in the recently released “North Carolina’s Design for State-funded Services Under Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plans,” including the delivery of State-funded behavioral health, I/DD, and TBI services, as well as the continuation of critical “local health functions” (functions focused on health prevention and promotion) under Behavioral

How Beneficiaries Move Between the Standard Plan and BH I/DD Tailored Plan

November 6, 2019, 7pm
This webinar will address eligibility for BH I/DD Tailored Plans and how beneficiaries can request to transition between the Standard Plan and BH I/DD Tailored Plan.

NC Medicaid Managed Care Transition Update Webcast

October 16, 2019, 8pm
Join Secretary Mandy Cohen, M.D. for an update on the Medicaid Managed Care transition and a closer look at Medicaid Managed Care statewide open enrollment activities.

Medicaid Provider Virtual Office Hours

August 27, 2019, 4pm - 5pm
Designed for NC Medicaid Providers.

The Provider Services team is conducting a series of Virtual Office Hours sessions with providers across the state. These offer an interactive format for providers to have their questions answered. Providers are encouraged to submit questions in advance to Medicaid.virtualofficehours@dhhs.nc.gov for discussion during Virtual Office Hours.

Medicaid Provider Training: MCT 113: Care Management under BH I/DD Tailored Plans: Information for Providers

August 29, 2019, 4pm - 5pm
This training course is for NC Medicaid Providers transitioning to NC Medicaid Managed Care.

Provider Operations Virtual Office Hours

August 27, 2019, 4pm
Provider Clinical Optical Services-Vision Care

This session will cover routine optical services with time for questions at the end.  Routine optical services include routine eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, and medically necessary contact lenses.   Providers who may bill for these services and may benefit from this VOH session are ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.

Community Meeting on NC Medicaid Managed Care: Providers & Community Agencies

August 26, 2019, 2:30pm
Senator Gladys Robinson and Senator Michael Garrett, partnering with DHHS, will provide updated information on managed care, answer questions and obtain feedback on the launch of Medicaid Managed Care. Representatives from the Medicaid Managed Care Health Plans and Enrollment Broker will be available.

Health care professionals and other interested individuals are encouraged to attend this session.

Community Meeting on NC Medicaid Managed Care: Physicians

August 26, 2019, 11:30am
Senator Gladys Robinson and Senator Michael Garrett, partnering with DHHS, will provide updated information on managed care, answer questions an obtain feedback on the launch of Medicaid Managed Care. Representatives from the Medicaid Managed Care Health Plans and Enrollment Broker will be available.

Physician assistants, nurses and practice office managers are also welcome to attend.

GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
JAMESTOWN, NC

Medicaid Provider Training: MCT 115: NC’s Transition to Managed Care: The Crossover Series Continued

September 19, 2019, 5pm - 6pm
This training course is for NC Medicaid Providers transitioning to NC Medicaid Managed Care.This session is a continuation of the session on Sept. 5, 2019, providing a brief review of topics previously covered and additional guidance for supporting beneficiaries through the transition to Medicaid Managed Care.