CAP MR/DD Updates (6/1/2009)

Here is the highlight of the Update to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for participants and families utilizaing CAP MR/DD.

• For families that receive oral nutritional supplements billed through Medicaid, in addition to the Local Management Enitities having specific B codes that need to be listed, it is noted that "Prior approval is not required for payment; however an order is required from a
  physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner."

Other issues addressed in the update include:

• Peer Support Specialist Curriculum Standards


• CAP MR/DD Update


• New Email & Mail Address for NEA Withdrawals


• CST: Increasing Request Volume


• Fax Confirmation Update


• Updated Outpatient Prior Authorization Form


• MMIS Diagnosis Code Update

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