Issued:  August 6, 2020

LME-MCO Joint Communication Bulletin #370 – 42 CFR Part 2

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released LME-MCO Joint Communication Bulletin # J370 on August 4, 2020. This JCB announces modifications to 42 CFR Part 2 that are effective Aug. 14, 2020. According to SAMHSA, the intent of these modifications is to facilitate sharing of information between Part 2 programs, primary care providers and other entities to improve care coordination and ultimately enhance patient care

NC DHHS Special Bulletin COVID-19 #119: NC Medicaid Extends Temporary Clinical Coverage Policy Provisions and Temporary Rate Enhancements

NC Medicaid has extended its COVID-19 related temporary Clinical Coverage Policy provisions to Dec. 31, 2020. COVID-19 related rate enhancements are extended through Sept. 30, 2020.

Public Comment Period Open – Proposed Medicaid and NC Health Choice Policies

The Division of Health Benefits has posted several policies for public comment. Those relating to behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities are listed below. To view a full list of proposed policies and comment deadlines, please visit https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/meetings-and-notices/proposed-medicaid-and-nc-health-choice-policies

Proposed Policy

Date Posted

Submit comments to

Comment period ends

1H Telehealth, Virtual Patient Communications and Remote Patient Monitoring  July 1, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Aug. 15, 2020
1H Telemedicine and Telepsychiatry July 1, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Aug. 15 ,2020
8A, Enhanced Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services July 30, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 13, 2020
8A-1, Assertive Community Treatment Program July 31, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Aug. 30, 2020
8A-2, Facility – Based Crisis Management for Children and Adolescents July 30, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 13, 2020
8A-6, Community Support Team July 31, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Aug. 30, 2020
8B, Inpatient Behavioral Health Services July 31, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Aug. 30, 2020
8C, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services July 30, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 13, 2020
8E, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities July 30, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 13, 2020
8F, Research – Based Behavioral Health Treatment for ASD July 30, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 13, 2020
8G, Peer Support Services July 30, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 13, 2020
8L, Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Targeted Case Management July 31, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Aug. 30, 2020
8P, North Carolina Innovations August 4, 2020 medicaid.public.comment@dhhs.nc.gov Sept. 18, 2020