New Medicaid Bulletin Articles as of March 13

The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published new Medicaid Bulletin articles:

• Reinstating Coverage of Definitive Drug Testing Codes in Outpatient Settings - Coverage has been restored to definitive drug testing codes that exceed seven drug classes retroactive to Dec. 1, 2024.
• Hospital at Home Extended through March 31, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has extended this service through March 31, 2025
• NC Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports 2025 Provider Forum Announcement - Forum to be held June 4-5 in Raleigh.
• New Laboratory Coverage for Respiratory Panels - Effective April 1, 2025.

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