LME MCO ChangesĀ North Carolinaās six Local Management Entities Managed Care Organizations (LME MCOs) which are responsible for the regional management of a unified system of intellectual and/or developmental disability, mental health, and substance use services are undergoing consolidation and the realignment of some counties before the implementation of the Tailored Plans in July of…
1915i Services ā What Are They? Eligibility, and How to Apply
Medicaid in North Carolina is now offering new services to people with Medicaid who have an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD), including autism, as well as those with mental health issues and substance use disorders. .Ā In order to receive these services you must be enrolled in a Tailored Plan (Alliance, Vaya, Partners or Trillium).Ā …
What is Tailored Care Management?
The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is now a provider of Tailored Care Management (TCM), a Medicaid program that officially launched across the State of North Carolina in December of 2022.Ā Tailored Care Management (TCM) is a new Medicaid service that seeks to integrate care for individuals covered by Medicaid services managed by…
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. and Autism Awareness
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday represents so many meaningful things- peace, love, and empowerment for those who are marginalized. Ā As a Black parent of a child with autism, it also represents inclusion to me. Ā There is no question that families impacted by autism have to do things differently. Ā And that includes how…
Behind the Scenes with an ASNC Support Groups Specialist
The role of the ASNC Support Groups Specialist is truly unique. There are seven Support Groups Specialist positions across the state, six of which are filled by a remarkable team of ladies who serve their local regions. Have you ever wondered how an Autism Society of North Carolina Support Group leader developed their group…