Dear Benchmarks' Members, 

See below for upcoming calls and webinars related to COVID-19 that we are aware of so far.  

Take care of each other and stay safe and healthy!

The Benchmarks' Team
Joint NC DMHDDSAS and DHB (NC Medicaid) 
COVID-19 Update
for NC Providers
Wednesday, April 8 2020
3:00 p.m.
(This weekly update will resume its regular schedule on Thursday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m.)

(There is no dial-in option for this webinar)

Please register for COVID-19 Provider Call on Apr 8, 2020 3:00 PM EDT at:   Register Here  


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please feel free to share with other providers in your network or catchment area

During this call, in addition to DMHDDSAS and DHB policy updates, we will answer some of the questions that have been received via documents sent to the BHIDDSAS.COVID.Qs email.  Due to the large number of email requests for information that we continue to receive, we realize that some of your questions may not have been answered in a timely manner.  We are working diligently to respond to each request.  In consideration of the limited time we have on the call, we ask that you review the guidance link (below) on the DHHS website and FAQs on the NC Medicaid site to see if an answer to your question has already been provided.

As things continue to change and move quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, please continue to stay abreast of emerging issues, guidance, and policies by visiting:

Policy and Guidance updates:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/covid-19-guidance 
Additional resources for submitting questions and requests for information:
  1. Send an email with your question or comment to:  BHIDD.COVID.Qs@dhhs.nc.gov  or Medicaid.COVID19@dhhs.nc.gov
  1. Visit our website and click on this link to submit BH and IDD questions via an online portal.
Thank you for your dedication and service to North Carolina BH and IDD consumers and families.

Benchmarks' Thursday Child Welfare Webinars
Each Thursday at 8:00 am

Topic: Benchmarks' Thursday Child Welfare Call
Time: Apr 9, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until May 21, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)
Apr 9, 2020 08:00 AM
Apr 16, 2020 08:00 AM
Apr 23, 2020 08:00 AM
Apr 30, 2020 08:00 AM
May 7, 2020 08:00 AM
May 14, 2020 08:00 AM
May 21, 2020 08:00 AM

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BENCHMARKS' Friday Membership Webinar
Friday Mornings at 8:30 am

Please update the information in your calendar for
Benchmarks' Friday Morning Call with Members 
with the following information!
Topic: Benchmarks' Membership Webinar
Time: Apr 10, 2020 08:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Fri, until May 15, 2020, 6 occurrence(s)
Apr 10, 2020 08:30 AM
Apr 17, 2020 08:30 AM
Apr 24, 2020 08:30 AM
May 1, 2020 08:30 AM
May 8, 2020 08:30 AM
May 15, 2020 08:30 AM
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