North Carolina Delays Launch Of Medicaid Behavioral Health & I/DD Tailored Plans

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Department) is delaying implementation of the Medicaid Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Tailored Plans. The state had intended to launch these specialized Medicaid plans by October 1, 2023. A new launch target has not been announced.

The Tailored Plans are intended for about 160,000 Medicaid beneficiaries with complex behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Their behavioral and physical health needs are often significant, requiring ongoing care from multiple providers. These beneficiaries will continue to be served by the state’s . . .