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DHHS oversees and manages 14 state operated healthcare facilities that treat adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and neuro-medical needs.

Acronym. Definition. NCDHHS. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Acronym. Definition. NCDHHS. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Tracks, pays, and reports on all claims submitted by providers for services rendered. The IPRS system processes and pays claims for the Division of MH/DD/SA Services and Medicaid system. Often, when one refers to 'IPRS dollars' or 'IPRS funding' one is referring to funding for services provided with 100% state dollars.

The NC Innovations Waiver is a Federally approved 1915 C Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) designed to meet the needs of Individuals with Intellectual or Development Disabilities (I/DD) who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an ...

Programs. The Department of Health & Human Services' administers 115 programs across its 11 operating divisions. The United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) aims to "protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves."

The overall purpose of the Department of Human Service and DHS programs is to provide public assistance programs to all the people they provide the services to.

There are actually just four main types of grant funding. This publication provides descriptions and examples of competitive, formula, continuation, and pass-through grants to give you a basic understanding of funding structures as you conduct your search for possible sources of support.

In the United States, federal grants are economic aid issued by the United States government out of the general federal revenue. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States.

Medicaid is a health insurance program for certain low-income and needy people paid with federal, state, and county dollars. It covers more than 1 million people in our state, including children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments.

Medical necessity is determined by generally accepted North Carolina community practice standards as verified by independent Medicaid consultants. a. Routine dental examinations and screening tests are covered for adults and EPSDT recipients, which include adults and children in nursing facilities. b.

What does Medicaid cover? Medicaid provides a broad level of health insurance coverage, including doctor visits, hospital expenses, nursing home care, home health care, and the like. Medicaid also covers long-term care costs, both in a nursing home and at-home care.

NC Health Choice for Children is a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers not only hospitalization but also outpatient care. Benefits include: sick visits; checkups; hospital care; counseling; prescriptions; dental care; eye exams and glasses; hearing exams and hearing aids; and other related services.

Age 65 or older. Blind or disabled. Infants and children under the age of 21. Low-income individuals and families. In need of long-term care. Receiving Medicare.

The Division of Social Services (DSS) provides direct services that address issues of poverty, family violence and exploitation. We aim to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable citizens, as well as, promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency for individuals and families.