A Message from NCTracks on Behalf of NC Medicaid Ensuring Person-Centered Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the NC Medicaid Program

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has released the policy paper: Ensuring Person-Centered Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the NC Medicaid Program.

In light of rising utilization and spending trends, NCDHHS conducted a review of its Research-Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) program. Based on this review, the paper presents proposed policy actions intended to align the program with national clinical practice guidelines, stabilize utilization and spending, and ensure access to high-quality, medically necessary care for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Policy Paper: Ensuring Person-Centered Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the NC Me… - is available on the NC Medicaid Policy Papers webpage.

NCDHHS welcomes public feedback on this paper by Nov. 27, 2025 through the following methods:

• Email: Medicaid.NCEngagement@dhhs.nc.gov with the subject line “RB-BHT Policy Feedback”
• U.S. Mail: Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits, 1950 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1950
• Drop-off: Department of Health and Human Services, 1915 Health Services Way Raleigh, NC 27607

For questions about this policy paper or Medicaid behavioral health services, please contact Medicaid.NCEngagement@dhhs.nc.gov.