Update on Medicaid Transformation

On November 19^th, NC DHHS released a statement that Medicaid Transformation has been suspended until the budget impasse is resolved.  A few points related to the suspension:

• There is NO IMPACT on Medicaid beneficiaries and their services.  All services will continue to be provided as they have been.
• Open enrollment is also suspended.  This means that Medicaid beneficiaries do NOT need to select a Prepaid Health Plan for the Standard Plan before December 13th. 
• The Enrollment Broker Call Center will be operational until December 13^th to answer questions for Medicaid beneficiaries. Beneficiaries can continue to contact the Medicaid Contact Center (888-245-0179). 
• The NC DHHS Medicaid Transformation website indicates that providers should continue to contract with health plans.
• The NC General Assembly will be back in session on January 14, 2020 and may take up the budget veto and related issues at that time. 

AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR MORE

i2i Center Pre-Conference Symposium, Tuesday, December 3^rd–NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen and other DHHS leaders will provide the most up-to-date information about the recent Medicaid Transformation go-live suspension.  “Understanding Medicaid Transformation for Community Leaders: How to Prepare Today for Tomorrow” is your opportunity to hear firsthand how NC DHHS is proceeding with Medicaid managed care. 

To register for the Pre-Conference Symposium, use this Onsite Registration Form and bring to the conference.