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Register for this week's Benchmarks' Friday Membership Webinar
Date: Friday, August 28, 2020
Time: 8:30 am
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¡Recuerda las 3Ms! (Know your 3Ms)
We are all familiar with the "Know Your 3Ws!" prevention message. Today, NCDHHS is officially launching the companion prevention campaign, called "¡Recuerda las 3Ms!" (Know your 3Ms), and we would like your help in getting the word out!
This prevention message, which will run side-by-side with the Know Your 3Ws English language message is designed to increase awareness of preventative measures for Spanish-speaking North Carolinians. The 3Ms campaign, originating in Spanish and created by native Spanish speakers, is an authentic and memorable interpretation of the three key steps to prevention, known in English as: Wear. Wait. Wash. For more information about "las 3Ms", please refer to this press release.
Now, we need your help to get the word about "las 3Ms."
To help you increase awareness in your communities about "las 3Ms" and "the 3Ws", we've developed new resources that we hope you will share widely through your communications channels. These resources, which are part of our Prevent and Protect Media Toolkit, include:
- Printable posters for businesses and community organizations to hang that remind people to practice "las 3Ms." We encourage you to place these printable posters in breakrooms, waiting rooms, building entrances or on doors, and other frequented locations. The "¡Recuerda las 3Ms!" resources are provided in Spanish and the "Know Your 3Ws" resources are available in English.
- A series of posters and social media graphics that encourages employees in professions at an increased risk of being exposed to COVID-19 to be sure to practice "las 3Ms" / "the 3Ws". In this case, the images on these posters are representative of the broad profession.
In addition to getting the word out about "las 3Ms", don't forget to use the COVID-19 Prevent and Protect Media Toolkit - full of social media posts and images, infographics, customizable flyers, and more - to get the word out about important tools and resources designed to help North Carolinians protect themselves and their loved ones against the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to update the page with new materials, so please check back often. All materials are available in English and Spanish.
Stakeholder Announcement
We need your help to get the word out to families that child care is available!
With school now underway, many working parents are facing the added stress of finding a safe place for their children during the day that can also support their remote learning. The good news is that there is ample licensed child care available across the state, and we are making it as easy as possible for families to find it. In partnership with Child Care Resources and Referral, the NC Department of Health and Human Services created a free hotline to connect families to licensed care for their school-age children. Families can call the hotline at 1-888-600-1685.
Help families know that they have options by:
Thank you for supporting North Carolina's children and families during these challenging times.
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Four New Medicaid Bulletins Available and Labor Day Holiday
The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published four new Medicaid Bulletin articles dated Aug. 25, 2020:
- Bimatoprost Implant, for Intracameral Administration (Durysta™) HCPCS Code J3490: Billing Guidelines
- Lurbinectedin for Injection, for Intravenous Use (Zepzelca™) HCPCS Code J9999: Billing Guidelines
- Mitomycin for Pyelocalyceal Solution (Jelmyto™) HCPCS Code J9999: Billing Guidelines
- Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab and Hyaluronidase-zzxf Injection, for Subcutaneous use (Phesgo™) HCPCS Code J9999: Billing Guidelines
Reminder: NCTracks Call Center Closed Monday & Checkwrite Info for Labor Day Holiday
The NCTracks Call Center will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. (The Pharmacy Prior Approval Unit will be open holiday hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
In keeping with the published approved 2020 checkwrite schedule, because of the federal holiday, the checkwrite date next week will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. The posting and availability of funds to provider bank accounts will depend on the provider's financial institution. Bank of America customers should see their payments in their accounts on the day that the EFT is processed, which will be Thursday (9/10/2020). Providers who bank at other financial institutions should see payments the business day following the date that the EFT is processed, which will be Friday (9/11/2020) afternoon. (Some may post sooner.)
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #123 and #124 Now Available
The NC Division of Health Benefits (DHB) has recently published two Medicaid Bulletin articles related to COVID-19:
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #123: Temporary rate increase for Local Health Department Dental Services
NC Medicaid is implementing additional rate increases to continue helping Local Health Departments (LHDs) to serve Medicaid beneficiaries during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
SPECIAL BULLETIN COVID-19 #124: Reprocessing Claims to Apply Retroactive 5% Rate Increase for Medicaid Providers Covered in SL 2020-4
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Benefits (DHB) is continuing to implement previously-announced temporary 5% provider rate increases to select Medicaid providers (see COVID-19 Special Bulletin #99) to maintain access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Attention IDD Providers: National Core Indicators™ (NCI) Staff Stability Survey for 2019 Available
We are encouraging you to complete the National Core Indicators™ (NCI) Staff Stability Survey for IDD Providers. It is vitally important that we hear from you about issues affecting the IDD DSP workforce. Your agency should have already received an email with the survey; the email subject is "NC NCI Staff Stability Survey 2019." Surveys are due Aug. 31st, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact NCISurvey@dhhs.nc.gov.
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NC Social Emotional Learning Stakeholder Input Opportunity for Youth Ages 14-18
The NC Social and Emotional Learning Implementation Team is seeking feedback from youth ages 14-18 to develop a vision for what social and emotional learning in schools across the state should look like. Your assistance is requested to circulate this electronic survey link to youth serving agencies/organizations.
Through this stakeholder input opportunity, youth are invited to participate in an electronic survey to share their thoughts on:
- What the most important skills students need to be career, college, or community ready?
- How social and emotional skills impact students, teachers or other adults, schools, and communities
- How focusing on equity and social and emotional skills in school can impact schools long-term and
- How adults can support youth to engage in a meaningful way to support student social and emotional learning in schools.
The survey link will close on Thursday, September 10th.
Thanks for your assistance in promoting this opportunity for NC youth ages 14-18 broadly within your professional networks.
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In Case You Missed It: A recording of last week's webinar, Introducing the Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit, is now available!
Highlights strategies adopted by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to combat opioid use in their communities. Describes lessons learned from the featured CAHs regarding the development and implementation of projects targeting opioid use. Identifies ways that State Flex Programs and State Offices of Rural Health can support the efforts of CAHs in addressing opioid use in their communities. Provides list of opioid-related resources for CAHs and State Flex Programs.
Lists CMS waivers and flexibilities issued and implemented in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Describes the impact of each provision for rural providers and facilities.
From CMS: Read Crosswalk Here
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Peer VOICE NC's is pleased to share our "MY5NC Challenge"
This is a grassroots campaign to encourage us to reach out and connect to and affirm people you know who may be at higher risk from pandemic related social isolation!
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New: Thursday: August 27, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm
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Friday: August 28, 2020
Benchmarks' Friday Membership Webinar
Time: 8:30 am
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Friday: August 28, 2020
Partners' Provider Council
Time: 9:30 am
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Tuesday: September 1, 2020
Community Support Safeguards During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Time: 8:00 am thru 9:00 am
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Thursday: September 3, 2020
Listening Session with Child Residential and Therapeutic Foster Care Providers, LME-MCOs and DMHDDSAS
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:30 pm
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Wednesday: September 9, 2020
Partners Quarterly Provider Webinar
Time: 1:00 pm
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Wednesday: September 9, 2020
Reduction of Stigma in our Communities
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm
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Thursday: September 10, 2020
Benchmarks' Child Welfare Webinar feat: Karen McLeod & Lisa Cauley
Time: 8:00 am thru 9:00 am
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New: Thursday: September 10, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm
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Monday: September 14, 2020
Western NC: Regional Policy Institutes
Time: 9:00 am thru 11:30 am
Deputy Secretary Juvenile Justice, Billy Lassiter
Advocacy 101: Adam Sotak, NC Child Legislative Panelists:
Terry Van Duyn - Buncombe
Representative Sarah Stevens -Alleghany/Surrey/Wilkes Counties Include:
Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Macon, Jackson, Swain, Haywood, Transylvania, Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, Yancey, McDowell, Rutheford, Cleveland, Lincoln, Burke, Caldwell, Mitchell, Avery, Watagua, Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes, Yancey, Catawba, Alexander, Iredell, Yadkin, Davie, Stokes, Forsyth
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Thursday: September 17, 2020
Partners Mental Health/Substance Use Provider Information Session
Time: 4:00 pm
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Thursday: September 18, 2020
MEDICAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MCAC) TELECONFERENCE MEETING
Time: 10:30 am thru 12:30 pm
Call: 866-390-1828
Access Code: 4586030
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Tuesday: September 22, 2020
Partners Innovations-I/DD Provider Information Session
Time: 4:00 pm
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New: Tuesday: September 23-September 24, 2020
Family Focused Treatment Association's (FFTA) 34th Annual Conference on Treatment Family Care
There is a cost associated with this event. $$$
Time: 10:00 am (Events are scheduled throughout the two days)
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New: Thursday: September 24, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm
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Friday: September 25, 2020
Western NC: Regional Policy Institutes
Time: 9:30 am
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Monday: September 28, 2020
Central NC: Regional Policy Institutes
Time: 9:00 am thru 11:30 am
Keynotes: Deputy Director, Child Welfare Services Lisa Cauley
NC Child Welfare Family Advisory Council - Gina Brown
Advocacy 101: Melea Rose-Waters, Prevent Child Abuse NC
Counties Include: Gaston, Mecklenburg, Union, Rowan, Rockingham, Caswell, Person, Guilford, Davidson, Randolph, Montgomery, Cabarrus, Stanly, Alamance, Lee, Moore, Anson, Richmond
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New: Wednesday: September 30, 2020
Save the Date! National Adoption Month Webinar "Engage Youth: Listen and Learn"
Time: 2:00 pm thru 3:30 pm
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New: Thursday: October 1, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm thru 2:00 pm
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Tuesday: October 6, 2020
Eastern NC: Regional Policy Institutes
Time: 9:00 am thru 11:30 am
Keynotes: Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health & Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Kody Kinsley
Associate Director, NC Families United - Stacy Justiss
Advocacy 101: i2i Center for Integrative Health
Legislative Panelists:
Senator Don Davis - Greene/Pitt
Representative Donna White - Johnston
Counties Include: Vance, Warren, Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Harnett, Cumberland, Hoke, Scotland, Robeson, Bladen, Harnett, Sampson, Duplin, Wayne, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Greene, Pitt, Carteret, Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, Hyde, Dare, Washington, Martin, Bertie, Currituck, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Gates, Hertford, Camden, Chowan, Tyrell
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Saturday: October 10, 2020
Save The Date: NAMI's 2020 Annual Conference
Virtual and Free
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Monday: October 26, 2020
Triangle: Regional Policy Institutes
Time: 9:00 am thru 11:30 am
Keynotes: Youth Transition Program Director, NC Families United - Lacy Flintall
MomsRising - Sheila Arias
Advocacy 101: Beth Messersmith, MomsRising
Legislative Panelists:
Senator Valerie Foushee - Chatham/Orange
Senator Natalie Murdock - Durham
Representative Verla Insko - Orange
Counties Include: Wake, Johnston, Chatham, Orange, Durham, Franklin, Granville
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Please click on each of the following links to view details sent out from each LME/MCO.
Benchmarks' wants to be sure to make the following list handy for our members to visit and suggests a peek at least once per week to find information that may be pertinent to your agency and contracts.
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