NC S167

Allows the Department of Health and Human Services to expand the capitated 1915(b)/(c) Medicaid waiver to additional local management entity catchment areas.

Expansion requires demonstration that the proposed expansion is allowable under Medicaid, will result in state savings, and will provide outcomes equal to or better than those without the expansion.

Expansion authority applies to any additional local management entity catchment area meeting the stated conditions.

Aligns with recommendations from the joint legislative oversight committee on mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services.

Effective upon becoming law.