New Medicaid Bulletin Articles as of Feb. 14

New Medicaid Bulletin Articles as of Feb. 14

• Behavioral Health Clinical Coverage Policy Updates  - NC Medicaid updates mental health and substance use disorder policies.
• Health Plan Interest for Provider Claims - Health plans are required to pay interest to providers if they fail to accurately pay or inappropriately deny a claim.
• Procedural Policy Guidance for Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) and Health Check Program Guide Updates - Includes Consolidated Appropriations Act Section 5121 Guidance.
• UPDATED: Retainer Payments for Home and Community-Based Service Providers Impacted by Hurricane Helene - Providers affected by Hurricane Helene have additional time to submit requests for services

Providers are encouraged to review this information. All bulletin articles, including those related to COVID-19, are available on DHB's Medicaid Bulletin webpage.