March 30, 2022 - Issue 2160

NC Medicaid Temporary COVID-19 Rate Update

On March 24, 2022, NC Medicaid announced that the 5% and 10% temporary COVID-19 rate increases and the uniform temporary COVID-19 rate increase of $47.50 per diem (referenced in Special Bulletin COVID-19 #230) will continue through the month of June 2022.
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Offset Percentage Increase for COVID-19 Accelerated or Advanced Payment Refunds

As providers with a remaining CAAP balance reach the end of the first 11 months of their 25 percent CAAP recoupment, depending on the date your CAAP was issued, will begin having their recoupment increased to 50 percent over the next six-month period.
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Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 2 Deadline is March 31

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is open for providers who need to report the use of PRF funds in Reporting Period 2 (RP2).    
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NCHCFA April Webinars Topics Include Post-Pandemic, Staffing, & Regulatory | Learn More & Register

Check out these upcoming webinars!
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Hotel Discount For 2022 NCHCFA Convention & Expo Ends 4/22

Reserve your hotel room for the 2022 NCHCFA Convention & Expo by 4/22 to save!  
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Get MAXIMUM Exposure at the NCHCFA Convention & Expo with a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsorship!

Take a look at these sponsorship opportunities for the 2022 NCHCFA Convention & Expo!
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Contribute $250+ to the NCHCFA/PAC Between 1/1/22 and 5/26/22 For a Chance to Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card!

See how you can win a $500 gift card to Amazon!
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Don’t Forget to Place Your Order for National Nursing Home Week May 8 – 14!

The American Health Care Association is pleased to announce that National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) products and planning guide are now available at nsncw.org.  
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Meet Our Pledge Partners of the Week: National Health Rehab Physiatry & Navigator Group Purchasing, Inc.!

Meet our pledge partners of the week!
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AHCA Product of the Week - Inventory Supply Management for PPE and COVID-19 Point of Care Testing

Fluctuating demand for PPE along with the expanded use of PPE because of COVID-19 and other infectious agents (e.g., multi-drug resistant organisms), coupled with the fluctuating availability of PPE, has created the need for a robust PPE inventory management program.
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Did You Know?

It's Final Four time!
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