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01/20/2022
The recently adopted NC State Budget includes funds to give a one-time bonus to eligible direct care workers (DCWs) and support staff who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries.
The NC state budget also includes a provision to implement an HCBS and ICF/IID DCW wage increase for eligible employees who provide services to Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries.
Details about the three categories of eligibility criteria can be found in the following NC Medicaid provider bulletins, posted Jan. 14, 2022:
NC Medicaid is holding webinars from Jan. 19-25, 2022, to provide an overview of the wage increase and bonus program. Webinar information is located in the provider bulletins listed above.