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All Providers
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) in North Carolina
Clinical Coverage Policies
CPT Code Update: Sleep Studies
Electromyography Add-on Codes
NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Updates
NCTracks Provider Checklist for Go-Live
NCTracks Currently Enrolled Provider (CEP) Registration Process
NCTracks: Providers Should Verify Trading Partners NCTracks Certification
NCTracks Provider Training Opportunities
Subscribe and Receive Email Alerts on Important N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice Updates
Termination of Inactive N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice Provider Numbers
Pre-Enrollment Site Visit: What to Expect Enrollment and Application Fees – REVISED
Enrollment and Application Fees - Revised
Community Care of NC/Carolina ACCESS
How to Report a Change to Your Carolina ACCESS Practice
NC Health Check
Billing Guidance for NCCI Denials for Health Check and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) Wellness Claims
NC Health Choice
Billing Guidance for NCCI Denials for
Health Check and N.C. Health
Choice (NCHC) Wellness Claims
Health Choice Wellness Exam Components and Reimbursement - UPDATE
NC Health Choice Timely Filing
Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive Denials
NC Innovations
N.C. Innovations Residential Supports and State Plan Personal Care
Personal Care (PCS) Providers
Personal Care Services (PCS) Program Highlights
Pharmacists and Prescribers
Delay in Non-Enrolled Prescriber Edits
ProAir Placed on Preferred Drug List (PDL)
Concurrent Use of Methadone and Benzodiazepines
Affordable Care Act Enhanced Payments to Primary Care Physicians: Attestation Update
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF)
Letters of Attestation for Compliance with Federal Seclusion and Restraint Regulations
The first in a series of 2013 Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Provider Education webinar/conference calls will be on:
The webinar, titled "Provider Education Calls," will allow participants to learn more about the PERM process and provider responsibility. It can be accessed at the following website: www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/PERM/Provider_Education_Calls.html.
PERM is an audit program that was developed and implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to comply with the Improper Payments Information Act (IPIA) of 2002. PERM examines eligibility determinations and claims payment made to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) for accuracy, and to ensure states only pay for appropriate claims. In North Carolina, CHIP is called N.C. Health Choice (NCHC). North Carolina's next PERM cycle is Federal Fiscal Year 2013 (October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013).
A+ Government Solutions, the Review Contractor for the Federal FY 2013 PERM cycle, will start requesting documentation from selected providers in June 2013. Throughout the cycle, A+ Government Solutions will be responsible for collecting Medicaid and NCHC policies; conducting data processing reviews; requesting medical records from providers; conducting medical reviews; and hosting the State Medicaid Error Rate Findings (SMERF) website. States can use the website to track medical records requests, view review findings and request difference resolution/appeals on identified errors, and more.
Providers can find more information at the following sites:
The dates for the series of 2013 PERM Provider Education webinar/conference calls are:
Program Integrity
The following new or amended combined N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) clinical coverage policies are available on the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) website at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/:
These policies supersede previously published policies and procedures. Providers may contact HP Enterprise Services at 1-800-688-6696 or 919-851-8888 with billing questions.
Clinical Policy and Programs
Effective January 1, 2013, two new sleep study codes were added to distinguish age criteria:
Additionally, the descriptions for CPT codes 95810 and 95811 have changed to reflect "polysomnography, age 6 years or older."
Due to system updates, providers will receive a denial when an electronic claim is submitted for CPT codes 95810 and 95811 with dates of service prior to January 1, 2013 for beneficiaries under the age of 6. Providers must submit the Remittance Advice (RA) indicating the denied claim along with a new claim form to:
Maria Welch
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Medical Assistance
2501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-2501
Upon receipt of this information, the fiscal agent will be sent a memorandum instructing them to pay the claim. Allow a minimum of six to eight weeks for the fiscal agent to make the necessary system adjustments.
Clinical Policy and Programs
Provider claims are currently being denied when the following two add-on codes are billed with any recommended primary codes (95907-95913).
HP is working to link the add-on codes with the new primary codes. Until system updates are completed, providers should continue to keep claims filed in a timely manner.
Questions about claims should be directed to HP Enterprise Services at 1-800-688-6696 or 919-851-8888.
Clinical Policy
More than $100M in EHR Incentives Paid to N.C. Providers
On February 20, 2013, the N.C. Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive program surpassed the $100 million mark for incentives payments used by healthcare providers to improve patient care in North Carolina.
To date, 2,673 payments to professionals and 71 payments to hospitals have been disbursed, totaling $105.2 million. Of those professionals paid, 161 were Meaningful Use incentive payments. The N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program appreciates everyone who helped reach this milestone.
Program Year 2012 Attestation Tail Period Ending April 30, 2013
The N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program would like to remind eligible professionals (EPs) that the attestation tail period for all 2012 attestations is ending soon. EPs must submit their 2012 attestations no later than April 30, 2013. Note that as of May 1, 2013, the N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program will no longer accept 2012 attestations.
New Phone Number for the NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
As of March 25, 2013, the NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program has changed the main phone number to 919-814-0180. Use this phone number for all program questions and/or comments.
Change in NC-MIPS Help Desk
The NC-MIPS Help Desk will soon move to the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA). Beginning June 1, 2013, providers should use the phone number, email, and mailing addresses listed below for all correspondence with the EHR Incentive Program, including program and attestation inquiries, sending in signed attestations and supporting documentation.
N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Help Desk contact information as of June 1, 2013:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 919-814-0180
N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program
2501 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-2501
* Starting June 1, 2013, the NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program will no longer receive documentation via fax.
Prior to June 1, 2013, providers should continue to use the following contact information for all correspondence with the EHR Incentive Program:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 1-866-844-1113
NC-MIPS CSC EVC Center
PO Box 300020
Raleigh, N.C. 27622-8020
Fax: 866-844-1382
Recorded webinar Series Now Available as Podcasts
The EHR Incentive Program will conclude its 11-part provider webinar series on April 3, 2013,at 12:30 p.m. with a webinar titled "Hospitals and the N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program."
Topics covered in previous webinars include: N.C. Medicaid EHR Incentive Program overview; Stage 1 Changes; Preparing for Attestation; Attesting in NC-MIPS; Understanding Patient Volume; Audits: What to Expect; Meaningful Use 101: What is Meaningful Use?; Meaningful Use 102: Looking Ahead to Stage 2 and Beyond; and Question and Answer sessions with DMA.
For those who missed the webinars, they are posted on the EHR website as podcasts. To access the podcasts, visit the EHR website at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/provider/ehr.htm and click to expand the gray bar titled NC Medicaid EHR Incentive Program webinar Series & Podcasts.
NC PATH Upgrades Existing EHR Solution
The North Carolina Program to Advance Technology for Health (NC PATH) is upgrading the existing EHR solution offered from Allscripts MyWay™ to Allscripts Professional™ Suite (EHR & PM). By upgrading to a more robust EHR solution, NC PATH is able to expand the program beyond physicians in primary care. Through the NC PATH program, eligible providers will receive the Allscripts Professional Suite EHR & PM solution, integration to the North Carolina Health Information Exchange (NC HIE), and training and support resources at a reduced cost.
For more information regarding NC PATH, visit http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/provider/NCPath_ProgramUpdate.pdf
Contact NC PATH Program Manager Kristal Shearin by email (email@example.com) or phone (919-882-0324) with any questions.
N.C. Medicaid Health Information Technology (HIT)
NCTracks is the new multi-payer system that will consolidate several claims processing platforms into a single solution for multiple divisions within the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The NCTracks system will go live on July 1, 2013.
There are a number of things providers can do to enable a smooth transition to the new NCTracks system. A "Provider Checklist for Go-Live" has been developed to help providers prepare for the transition. The checklist includes tasks such as obtaining an NCID (the User ID of the North Carolina Identity Management system) for the Office Administrator and staff to access NCTracks and completing the Currently Enrolled Provider (CEP) NCTracks Registration process. (See the related article on the CEP process also in this bulletin.)
Providers are encouraged to take advantage of the checklist. Updates to the checklist will be made as more information becomes available. The current checklist is posted under the Tool Kit section of the Communications page on the OMMISS website at www.ncmmis.ncdhhs.gov/communication.asp. Questions regarding the checklist should be sent to email@example.com.
NCTracks Communications Team
N.C. Office of MMIS Services (OMMISS), 919-647-8300
Before the new NCTracks system goes live on July 1, 2013, there are several types of information that need to be gathered from all N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) providers. This information is either new data associated with NCTracks or existing data that could not be transferred from the legacy systems.
Required information includes:
A "Currently Enrolled Provider" (CEP) NCTracks Registration process has been developed to enable providers to submit this important information prior to go-live. The CEP process takes about five minutes to complete and is accessed from the current Enrollment, Verification, and Credentialing (EVC) website at www.nctracks.nc.gov.
A letter will be mailed (March 11 through May 1, 2013) to all currently enrolled DHHS providers giving specific instructions for submission of this information. The letters will be mailed to providers from March 11 through May 1, 2013. This letter will provide instructions regarding access to the Currently Enrolled Provider (CEP) NCTracks Registration web page and an authorization code to verify the identity of the provider when they login to the application. An NCID (the User ID of the North Carolina Identity Management system) will also be required to complete the CEP process.
Those providers who do not receive a letter by May 1 should contact the EVC Operations Center at 1-866-844-1113. More information about the CEP process can be found in the February 2013 edition of the NCTracks Connections newsletter at www.ncmmis.ncdhhs.gov/communication.asp.
NCTracks Communications Team
N.C. Office of MMIS Services (OMMISS), 919-647-8300
NCTracks, the multi-payer system for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, is scheduled for full implementation on July 1, 2013. All entities that submit transactions directly and plan to become Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) trading partners with NCTracks must enroll and complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant ASC X12 transactions certification via the CSC Ramp Management portal.
Providers who are currently using a clearinghouse, billing agent, value added network or medical practice management software vendor, should contact them and confirm their NCTracks certification plans will meet the July 1, 2013 implementation date. If their HIPAA certification is not completed, they will not be permitted to submit your transactions to NCTracks and this could have a negative impact to your business.
If you are a Trading Partner and have not received communications from NCTracks, contact us at email@example.com. You will then receive an invitation from the Edifecs Ramp Management System to begin your HIPAA Certification testing.
Those who have questions regarding this process, should contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us at 1-866-844-1113 option 3.
We look forward to working with you.
CSC Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), 1-866-844-1113 Option 3
There are several training opportunities available for providers on the new NCTracks system. Provider training on NCTracks is being accomplished through two complementary delivery methods:
Instructor Led Training (ILT)
ILT will be held at five locations across North Carolina from April 8 through June 20, 2013. There will be approximately two weeks of training at each location, organized by provider type (Institutional, Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy), with between 1.5 and 2.5 days of training for each type.
Within a provider type, topics are scheduled by job function. Therefore, every member of a provider's organization can take only the courses they need. ILT can be attended in person or remotely via conference call or webconferencing. The specific locations and dates for the ILT are:
Computer-Based Training (CBT)
In addition to ILT, there will be numerous opportunities for electronic learning (e-Learning). Beginning April 1, 2013, e-Learning courseware will be available and will include such topics as:
SkillPort is the Learning Management System (LMS) for NCTracks. Providers can use SkillPort to register for ILT – whether they plan to attend in person or remotely – as well as for e-learning. Providers can access SkillPort prior to go-live using a link on the current Enrollment, Verification, and Credentialing (EVC) website (www.nctracks.nc.gov).*
Access to SkillPort requires an NCID
More information about all of the available courses and how to register for them in SkillPort can be found in the "How to Register for Training" document, located below the link to NCTracks Training on the EVC website at https://www.nctracks.nc.gov/provider/providerEnrollment/index.jsp.
* Note: After the Go-Live date (July 1, 2013), the link to SkillPort (LMS) will be available from the Provider Portal.
NCTracks Communications Team
N.C. Office of MMIS Services (OMMISS), 919-647-8300
Note to providers: This article was originally published in November 2011, but the web address for subscriptions has changed.
The N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) allows providers the opportunity to sign up for N.C. Medicaid/N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) email alerts. Providers will receive email alerts on behalf of all Medicaid and NCHC programs. Email alerts are sent to providers when there is important information to share outside the general Medicaid Provider Bulletins. To receive email alerts, subscribe at www.seeuthere.com/hp/medicaidalert.
Providers and their staff members may subscribe to the email alerts. Contact information including an email address, provider type, and specialty, is essential for the subscription process. You may unsubscribe at any time. Email addresses are never shared, sold or used for any purpose other than Medicaid and NCHC email alerts.
HP Enterprise Services, 1-800-688-6696 or 919-851-8888
Note to Providers: This article was originally published in September 2011, but the last sentence was added in February 2013.
The N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) reminds all providers of its policy for terminating inactive providers to reduce the risk of fraudulent and unscrupulous claim billing practices. DMA's updated policy was announced in the July 2011 Medicaid Bulletin.
N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) provider numbers that do not reflect any billing activity within the previous 12 months will be terminated.
Unless providers can attest that they have provided services to N.C. Medicaid or NCHC recipients in the previous 12-month period, their provider numbers will be terminated. A notice of termination of the Medicaid Provider Number (MPN) will be sent to the accounting address listed in the provider's file. If a provider rendered services to N.C. Medicaid or NCHC beneficiaries in the previous 12 months, the provider may attest and return this letter.
A new enrollment application and agreement to re-enroll must be submitted to CSC for any provider who is terminated, and all appropriate enrollment fees must be paid. As a result, a lapse in the provider's eligibility may occur.
Termination activity occurs on a quarterly basis, with provider notices being mailed April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1 of each year with termination dates of May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1, respectively. These notices are sent to the current mailing address listed in the provider's file. Providers are reminded to update their contact and ownership information in a timely manner.
Terminated providers who wish to re-enroll can reach CSC by phone at 1-866-844-1113 or by email at email@example.com. Providers who re-enroll must pay all appropriate application fees.
Provider Services
Before the pre-enrollment site visit
Public Consulting Group (PCG) is currently scheduling pre-enrollment site visits to fulfill Federal regulations 42 CFR 455.410 and 455.450, which require all participating providers to be screened according to their categorical risk level. These screenings will take place both upon initial enrollment and re-enrollment.
42 CFR 455.450 establishes the following three categorical risk levels for N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) providers to assess the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse:
Provider types and specialties that fall into the moderate- and high-risk categories are subject to a pre-enrollment site visit, unless a screening and site visit has been successfully completed by Medicare or another state agency within the previous 12 months. Senate Bill 496 §108C-3 further defines provider types that fall into each category.
While PCG also conducts program integrity visits, the pre-enrollment visit is structured – and conducted – differently than a program integrity visit.
To confirm your place on the pre-enrollment site visit, you may contact PCG at 877-522-1057. When there are several providers requiring a pre-enrollment site visit at the same location, PCG can coordinate one appointment with all providers, thus minimizing repeat visits to the same location.
Newly enrolling providers who are also required to complete the online training are encouraged to do so in advance of scheduling an appointment as a resource for success with the pre-enrollment site visit. If completion of an online training is not a pre-enrollment requirement, providers are encouraged to review the Basic Medicaid Billing Guide and be familiar with the contents of the Provider Administrative Participation Agreement submitted with the application prior to the site visit.
During the pre-enrollment site visit
At a minimum, the pre-enrollment site visit will last two hours. There will be two PCG representatives conducting the pre-enrollment site visit.
Providers will be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of the North Carolina Medicaid program through responses to a series of questions. The North Carolina Billing Guide (www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/basicmed/index.htm) and the Provider Administrative Participation Agreement are resources for success with the visit.
After the pre-enrollment site visit
Using a system of "pass/fail," PCG will report the results of the pre-enrollment site visit to CSC. CSC will notify each provider that he or she has either passed or failed, by way of a "Welcome Letter" or an "Incomplete Letter." CSC call center staff will not have access to any of the details, e.g., which answers were correct versus incorrect. Providers with "fail" results are able to reapply but are strongly encouraged to wait until AFTER the incomplete notification has been received. If a provider chooses to reapply all appropriate fees would need to be repaid.
As a reminder, NCHC providers must still enroll directly with DMA/CSC, regardless of whether or not these providers accept Medicaid. This also applies to providers billing Medicaid for children aged 0-3, as children these ages are not covered by the LME-MCO waiver at this time. Most new behavioral health providers are considered Moderate or High risk and should expect pre-screening. More information will be forthcoming regarding procedures for providers enrolling both through DMA/CSC and the LME-MCOs.
Provider Services
Note to Providers: The original version of this article was published in December 2012. This is a revised version of the article that originally published in February 2013.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Application Fee
October 1, 2012, the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) began collecting the federal application fee required under Section 1866(j)(2)(C)(i)(l) of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from certain Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) providers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set the application fee, which may be adjusted annually. The application fee for enrollment in calendar year 2013 is $532. The fee is used to cover the cost of screening and other program integrity efforts.
The application fee will be collected per site location prior to executing a provider agreement from an initial or re-enrolling provider.
This requirement does not apply to the following providers:
(1) Individual physicians or non-physician practitioners
(2) (i) Providers who are enrolled in either of the following categories:
(A) Title XVIII of the Social Security Act ("Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled"); or,
(B) Another State's Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program plan
(ii) Providers who have paid the applicable application fee to:
(A) A Medicare contractor; or
(B) Another State
Providers who are required to pay this fee will be sent an invoice via mail. States must collect the applicable fee for any initial or re-enrolling provider.
Providers newly enrolling or re-enrolling in the N.C. Medicaid or NCHC program that do not pay the fee within 30 days of receipt of invoice will have their applications voided by CSC. Providers in border states located within 40 miles of N.C. who have paid the fee to their state will be required to provide proof of payment.
North Carolina Enrollment Fee
Session Law 2011-145 Section 10.31(f)(3) mandated that DMA collect a $100 enrollment fee from providers upon initial enrollment with the Medicaid/Health Choice programs, upon program reenrollment and at three-year intervals when the providers are re-credentialed.
Initial enrollment is defined as an in-state or border-area provider who has never enrolled to participate in the N.C. Medicaid/Health Choice programs. The provider's tax identification number is used to determine if the provider is currently enrolled or was previously enrolled.
Applicants should not submit payment with their application. Upon receipt of the enrollment application, an invoice will be mailed to the applicant if either fee is owed. An invoice will be issued only if the tax identification number in the enrollment application does not identify the applicant as a currently enrolled Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice provider.
Providers newly enrolling or re-enrolling in the N.C. Medicaid or NCHC program that do not pay the fee within 30 days of receipt of invoice will have their applications voided by CSC. Providers who are submitting a re-credentialing application and do not pay the fee within 30 days of receipt of invoice may see an interruption in payment.
Provider Services
Community Care of North Carolina/Carolina ACCESS (CCNC/CA) providers are able to make some changes using the Medicaid Provider Change Form. Changes that can be made using this form include:
Providers should:
If you have any questions regarding making Carolina ACCESS provider changes using this form, contact your Regional Consultant. Contact information for Regional Consultants is available at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/ca/MCC_0212.pdf.
CCNC/CA Managed Care Section
On January 1, 2013, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented new National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits that pair:
The edit prevents inappropriate payment of an E&M service when a beneficiary visits a physician's office for an immunization other than the day of a comprehensive preventive medicine E&M service.
When the only reason for the visit is an immunization, the provider cannot bill an E&M service code in addition to the administration codes.
CMS provided billing guidance to providers to append modifier 25 when applicable to bypass NCCI edits. With the implementation of this new editing, providers that billed for N.C. Health Check wellness exams or additional screenings with the EP modifier, received Explanation of Benefit (EOB) 9988, "Payment of procedure code is denied based on CCI editing."
Since the current claims processing system cannot adjudicate N.C. Health Check wellness claims or additional screenings to bypass NCCI editing with both the EP and 25 modifiers on the same detail, CMS has permitted N.C. Medicaid to deactivate these edits.
Providers who received a denial due to NCCI for Health Check wellness exams or additional screenings can now resubmit their claims to HP Enterprise Services. NCHC wellness exams that were denied should be resubmitted, but the 25 modifier should not be used.
For additional billing guidance, contact HP Enterprise Services Provider Services Department at 1-800-688-6696, menu option 3.
Clinical Policy and Programs
Since October 2011, the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) has developed and posted 163 combined template clinical coverage policies for Medicaid-equivalent coverage of health benefits for N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) beneficiaries. No provider reimbursement discrepancies exist for these services between the Medicaid and NCHC programs.
One outstanding NCHC benefit reimbursement issue – for which DMA has been working with HP Enterprise Services – is wellness exams. In 2012, DMA communicated with providers about the pending system change in January, May, and August.
Effective April 1, 2013, the claims processing system will implement a change to accommodate a new preventive service billing procedure.
Medicaid providers will follow exam component and billing procedure requirements published in the Health Check Billing Guide. NCHC providers will bill for preventive services using the same codes found in the Health Check Billing Guide. However, NCHC providers will use a TJ modifier instead of an EP modifier.
Effective April 1, 2013, the new NC Health Choice Wellness Benefit Billing Guide will be posted at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/provider/library.htm.
DMA has developed a draft NC Health Choice Wellness Benefit Billing Guide modeled after the Medicaid Health Check Billing Guide. The NCHC publication is currently posted for 45 day public notice and comment at: www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mpproposed/ .
This draft billing guide includes medical and dental periodicity schedules and preventive service components to make NCHC wellness exams equivalent to Medicaid Health Check wellness exams. NCHC provider reimbursement for the wellness exams will be 100% equivalent to Medicaid provider reimbursement for Medicaid Health Check wellness exams when Health Choice providers complete all service elements outlined in the new Billing Guide.
Billing Instructions:
Health Choice
Per Session Law (SL) 2011-399 Chapter 108A-70.20 and Chapter 135-48.52, the timely filing limit for N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) is 18 months from the date of service.
Timely filing dates for Medicaid and NCHC are as follows:
In order to obtain payment for NCHC claims with dates of service over 365 days, but within 18 months, providers must submit those claims on paper with the Health Choice Resolution Form attached to each claim. The form can be found here: www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/forms/SCHIPResolutionInquiryForm.pdf.
Mark the box indicating "Time-Limit Override" and mail the form, claim and any attachments to this address:
HP Enterprise Services
Attn: N.C. Health Choice
PO Box 300001
Raleigh, N.C. 27622
The Health Choice Resolution Form can also be found under "Frequently Used Forms" on this web page: www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/provider/forms.htm.
Be sure to use the Health Choice Resolution Form – not the Medicaid Resolution Inquiry Form – or NCHC claims submitted for time limit overrides will not be processed correctly.
Note: This submission procedure does not apply to NCHC claims with dates of service prior to October 1, 2011.
Claims for dates of service prior to the October 1, 2011 transition were also subject to the 18-month timely filing limit and should have been received by the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) on or before March 30, 2013.
If you have questions or need further assistance, contact the HPES Provider Services Unit at 1-800-688-6696, menu option 3.
N.C. Health Choice (NCHC)
N.C. Health Choice providers (NCHC) received denials with EOB 082, "Service is not consistent with/or not covered for this diagnosis/or description does not match diagnosis" when submitting claims for J7300 (Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive). The diagnosis list for this device has been updated in the system and is now V25.1 through V25.13.
Providers who have kept timely claims may refile each claim as a new claim (not as an adjustment) with HP Enterprise Services.
N.C. Health Choice (NCHC)
The N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) contracts with Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) to provide assessments for Personal Care Services (PCS) for those individuals living in licensed facilities and in their private homes.
This is a reminder that adult beneficiaries who are on the N.C. Innovations Waiver and receive Residential Support Services may not receive PCS. Residential Supports includes assistance with activities of daily living.
Providers should not refer N.C. Innovations beneficiaries who are receiving Residential Supports Services to CCME for PCS assessments. If an assessment is completed in error, and the provider receives authorization for PCS services, providers should not bill for PCS. Instead they should contact CCME to inform them that the beneficiary receives Residential Support Services through the Innovations waiver.
Behavioral Health Services
Note: This article does not apply to providers billing for Personal Care Services (PCS) under the Community Alternatives Program (CAP).
Upcoming Provider Trainings
Regional trainings for all PCS providers will be conducted in April 2013. Training dates, locations, and registration information will be available on the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) Consolidated PCS web page at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/pcs/pas.html and the Carolina's Center for Medical Excellence (CCME) website at www.thecarolinascenter.org.
Plans for additional provider trainings and webinars, as well as general information about the consolidated PCS program, will also be announced on the DMA Consolidated PCS web page, as well as in future Medicaid Bulletins.
Appeals/Maintenance of Service
Beneficiaries who received adverse decision notices for PCS in an Adult Care Home (ACH) and who filed a timely appeal – as defined in the chart below – will be granted Maintenance of Service (MOS). Due to the volume of appeals filed, providers may experience a delay in the processing of MOS.
Providers cannot bill claims for beneficiaries until they have received MOS. MOS will be retroactive from the date the appeal was received by the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
Providers will be notified of MOS through the Provider Interface QiReport. Providers who are not registered with QiReport will receive a fax from CCME.
The registration form for the Provider Interface QiReport is available at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/pcs/QiRePort_Registration_112712.pdf.
Contact the resources specified in the following table for assistance with mediation, appeals or MOS.
Telephone Numbers
Mediation Network of North Carolina
Hearing Process
Maintenance of Service
Maintenance of Service (MOS)
Beginning December 21, 2012, adverse notices were mailed to beneficiaries receiving PCS in the ACH setting. The new consolidated PCS program became effective January 1, 2013. The changes in services stated in the adverse notice became effective January 10, 2013. If beneficiaries filed an appeal with OAH in a timely manner, MOS will be extended as indicated below.
Example: A beneficiary had been receiving 161 hours of service per month. Following the independent assessment, services were reduced to 60 hours per month. To continue services at 161 hours per month without a break in payment, the appeal had to be filed (received by OAH) no later than close of business January 10. The beneficiary did not file the appeal with OAH until January 22, 2013. From January 11-22, the beneficiary's personal care services will be paid at 60 hours per month. Beginning January 23, 2013, services will be reinstated to 161 hours per month pending the outcome of the appeal.
OAH notifies Medicaid when a contested case hearing has been filed. MOS is posted by CCME within five business days of receipt of notification that the beneficiary has appealed. As a large volume of appeals has been filed, it is important for the provider to note the following:
If a provider has not been notified concerning MOS, contact Facility and Community Care at 919-855-4260. Do not contact OAH as they do not issue MOS.
Mediation and Hearing Process
When beneficiaries file appeals, mediators contact the beneficiaries or their authorized representatives. If a beneficiary is unable to make personal health care decisions and someone else (such as a spouse, adult child, parent, friend, legal guardian, etc.) makes decisions on the beneficiary's behalf, give the mediators that person's contact information. Providers are encouraged to participate in the mediation and hearing processes and may represent the beneficiary/authorized representative provided they have written permission to do so. It is best practice is for all parties – beneficiaries (if able to understand the proceedings), spokespersons (as defined above) and providers – to participate in the mediation and hearing processes.
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Hospice services can be provided for Medicaid beneficiaries residing in ACHs when beneficiaries elect the hospice benefit. The ACH and the hospice must have a written contractual agreement that describes the services to be provided by each according to the plan of care. The ACH is considered the beneficiary's place of residence and the basic care is provided by the ACH staff.
The hospice has the responsibility for the professional management of the beneficiary's care. The hospice is responsible for the oversight of the beneficiary's medical care and the monitoring of the care provided by the facility. The plan of care includes the services provided by both the ACH and the hospice provider (e.g., room and board, PCS). The hospice agency is responsible for coordinating all services included in the plan of care. A copy of the hospice plan of care will be provided to the ACH.
For additional information on Hospice Services in ACHs, read the Hospice Services Clinical Coverage Policy 3D at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/3d.pdf. Hospice services provided in an ACH include services to those residing in Alzheimer's Special Care Units.
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During the PCS Transition process, incorrect billing modifiers were issued for some ACH beneficiaries. On February 12, 2013, CCME issued corrected notices to ACH providers for the identified beneficiaries. The corrected notices were mailed only to ACH providers. The corrected notice allows providers to re-bill for services issued from the date of the initial decision notice. Providers who have additional questions regarding incorrect billing modifiers and who are unable to bill for beneficiaries should contact CCME at 1-800-228-3365.
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Effective January 1, 2013, prior approval requests for Special Care Unit beneficiaries are no longer accepted. Special Care Unit beneficiaries receive PCS under Clinical Coverage Policy 3L at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mp/3l.pdf. Any prior approval packets submitted to DMA will not be processed. For additional information on the removal of special care unit prior approval processes refer to the December 2012 Medicaid Bulletin.
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Note to providers: This article was originally published in March 2013.
The N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) communicated in the December 2012 Medicaid Bulletin that an edit would be implemented on April 1, 2013, to deny pharmacy claims written by non-enrolled prescribers. This action has been delayed until after the July 1, 2013, transition to the new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). A new effective date will be communicated in a future Medicaid bulletin.
DMA continues to encourage all physician assistants and nurse practitioners to enroll as Medicaid providers. It is essential that these provider types enroll to ensure continued prescription coverage for their Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) patients when the new pharmacy edit goes into effect. Interns and residents at hospitals (house staff at teaching hospitals) who are authorized to enroll as Medicaid or NCHC providers – who order a prescription for a Medicaid beneficiary on behalf of the hospital – can apply the National Provider Identifier (NPI) of the hospital or the NPI of the supervising physician to the claim. Either of these prescriber identifiers will be accepted for resident prescribers when this change goes into effect.
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As of April 1, 2013, ProAir HFA is a preferred agent in the BETA-ADRENERGICS HANDHELD, SHORT ACTING class. In addition, Ventolin HFA will become non-preferred on this date.
This decision was made at the Preferred Drug List (PDL) Panel meeting on September 25, 2012.
Providers can review the PDL at www.ncmedicaidpbm.com/downloads/Final+PDL_11142012[2].pdf
Outpatient Pharmacy
The Drug Utilization Review Board evaluated N.C. Medicaid data related to the concurrent use of methadone and benzodiazepines. While the Board recognizes there are clinical situations in which it may be necessary to use these drugs together, it recommends alerting N.C. Medicaid providers to the potential risk. Co-administration of the two products can potentiate the Central Nervous System (CNS) effects (respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, or coma) of either agent. Patients should use methadone with caution and the prescriber may need to reduce the methadone and/or benzodiazepine dose. More information is available at www.clinicalpharmacology.com.
Outpatient Pharmacy
According to Section 1202 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – which amends section 1902(a)(13) of the Social Security Act – Medicaid is federally required to pay up to the Medicare rate for certain primary care services and to reimburse 100% of the Medicare Cost Share for services rendered and paid in calendar years 2013 and 2014.
The primary care physicians will be able to self-attest through a web portal that they are Board Certified in one of the specialties OR that 60% of their paid CPT codes are the eligible codes. Providers can attest to having board certification in a specialty (family medicine, general internal medicine or pediatric medicine) or subspecialty designated in the statute and attest to billing at least 60% for Evaluation & Management (E&M) and vaccine/toxoid codes through a N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) website portal using their N.C. Medicaid provider numbers.
Primary care physicians were able to begin attesting that they meet the above requirements on Friday, March 15, 2013.
N.C. Medicaid will systematically reimburse eligible providers retroactively if they have already been paid for dates of service beginning January 1, 2013 or after.
More information can be found at this web page at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at:
Provider Services
Within the next several weeks, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) will receive a letter requesting review of their seclusion and restraint policies and practices to ensure that they are in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart G relating to the use of seclusion and restraint, as well as a reminder of the requirement for submission of a formal Letter of Attestation to Medicaid Provider Services stating that the facility is in compliance with all provisions contained in those regulations.
The Letter of Attestation must be received by Medicaid Provider Services by July 21, 2013, and submitted annually by July 21 of each year. Instructions for submission will be included in the letter from Provider Services. Compliance with provisions in 42 CRF 483, Subpart G, is a federal Condition of Participation for continued enrollment as a PRTF in Medicaid. Noncompliance with policies, procedures, practices, reporting requirements and submission of the Letter of Attestation are grounds for termination of enrollment.
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Employment opportunities with DMA are advertised on the Office of State Personnel's website at www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/. To view the vacancy postings for DMA, click on "Agency," then click on "Department of Health and Human Services." If you identify a position for which you are both interested and qualified, complete a state application form online and submit it to the contact person listed for the vacancy. If you need additional information regarding a posted vacancy, call the contact person at the telephone number given in the vacancy posting. General information about employment with North Carolina State Government is also available online at www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/general.htm.
In accordance with NCGS §108A-54.2, proposed new or amended Medicaid clinical coverage policies are available for review and comment on DMA's website. To submit a comment related to a policy, refer to the instructions on the Proposed Clinical Coverage Policies web page at www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/mpproposed/. Providers without Internet access can submit written comments to the address listed below.
Richard K. Davis
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The initial comment period for each proposed policy is 45 days. An additional 15-day comment period will follow if a proposed policy is revised as a result of the initial comment period.
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All compostable waste generated at EVOL HQ is collected in biodegradable bags and handed off to local nonprofit, Eco-Cycle. Even better, our manufacturing plant donates all leftover food waste to local farmers. It's used as compost in the fields and as all-natural feed for livestock. Best of all, we use a compostable bowl for our entrees. This thing is awesome: It is made from natural agricultural byproduct which come from rapidly renewable resources.
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Of course we recycle our office paper, plastic containers and aluminum cans, but we also recycle the hard stuff like tomato drums and plastic bags at the plant. We are also proud of our food packaging which uses 100% recyclable cardboard for our boxes and containers (we strive to use board that has been made with over 35% post-consumer waste content).
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We are really good about turning the lights off and not standing in front of the freezer with the door open, but the reality is, we use a lot of electricity. To offset what we use, we buy one Wind-e Renewable Energy credit for every kilowatt hour of electricity we use. These credits help to fund the installation of wind turbines in high-wind areas throughout the Midwest and West.


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CLU women's team soccer clinches NCAA berth with tourney win
The postseason failures of the past haunted the Cal Lutheran women's soccer team for months.
The Regals were hungry for a chance to exorcise their demons and prove their mettle under pressure.
They took a giant step forward by capturing the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament title on Saturday night at William Rolland Stadium.
Junior Nicole Rains converted the game-winning penalty kick as No. 10 CLU beat Claremont-Mudd-Scripps after the teams tied 1-1 in regulation.
CLU (21-1), which extended its winning streak to 18 straight games, clinched the automatic berth into the NCAA Division III playoffs. The Regals will find out their draw on Monday morning.
"I am just so excited to move on to the NCAAs. It's been our goal since the beginning of the season. We wanted to win the SCIAC regular season and win this tournament," Rains said. "We did it in the hardest way possible, but we always find a way. I was confident in all our PK takers because we had worked on them this week during practice."
Junior Lindsay Armenta gave CLU an early 1-0 lead when she scored in the second minute. It appeared that might be the game-winner until Isabel Lester of CMS (8-8-3) notched the equalizer in the 78th minute.
"We had some other chances to score and put them away, but they kept pushing forward and created a good opportunity," CLU head coach Frank Marino said. "Give them a lot of credit. They were well-organized and played hard. They made it a tough game."
Both teams had chances in the first 10-minute overtime period with CLU having a shot knocked over the crossbar and then saving a CMS shot off the goal line.
The teams stayed square through the first two penalty kicks, but CMS senior Michele Barnhill pushed her shot wide left to give CLU the advantage.
Freshman Taylor Will converted CLU's fourth penalty kick to give Rains the shot to close out the victory 5-3.
The midfielder drilled her shot into the right corner to clinch the title for CLU.
"I was a little worried I was fifth because I knew I had to make it and take that final goal," Rains said. "It was a little nerve-racking, but I kept my composure and knew I had to put it in the back of the net."
As "We Are The Champions" blared over the loudspeaker, the Regals celebrated and posed for pictures with the SCIAC Tournament championship banner.
"I am proud of this group and how they have played," Marino said. "I was confident once we got to PKs we could get this done and they came through."
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Women's Rights in the Philippines Today
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t has taken many years of campaigning and education, but finally there is widespread legal recognition that women are humans too.
I. Social and Cultural Rights
B. Violence against women
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1. Informal workers
The CEDAW Concluding Comments urge efforts to enhance the situation of
women in the informal economy. The Magna Carta for the Informal Sector is a
proposed bill that will give informal workers (a) the right to
self-organization; (b) the enhancement of their entrepreneurial skills; (c)
the right to just and humane working conditions, access to productive resources,
and social protection.
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2. Reproductive Health
The Catholic Church however frowns on sex education and bans all kinds of
artificial contraceptives. Yet surveys show that women across all
socio-economic classes desire fewer children and would like to use modern
contraceptives. 15.7 % of married women have an unmet need for contraceptives
to space or plan their families. (2006 Family Planning Survey)
According to the Philippine country report on the State of Women in Urban Local Government, family connection is a major factor in political involvement. "family political experience seems to be the main factor which make Filipino women who, while aware of their own influence from the sidelines, transcend the covert area of politics…to the overt political domain of elections."
Another phenomenon is the so called "women benchwarmers". Due to term limits, wives and daughters have taken over the positions left by the husbands or fathers for one term and then the man makes a comeback. While this simply reaffirms that the men, to a large extent, still control the political careers of women; there are some instances also where women have carved their own niche and in some cases, have outshone men as leaders of this country. One example is in the continuum of civil society activism and public administration.
A significant venue for women in politics is the local government unit
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if they are accredited. Women can participate in public debate when they have
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issues and concerns.. The right to information as well as the right to be
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Women's human rights in the Philippines are in protect and in place -at least on paper. The government has signed and agreed to all kinds of treaties and enacted laws in compliance to the Beijing Platform of Action, CEDAW, the ICPD and is currently trying to catch up with the MDGs. Yet, implementation of these laws, as well as basic services are not consistent. As we have seen in this report, rural women, IP and Moro women are marginalized. Special attention to improve their situation especially that of access to education and health should be the priority of government.
Ending violence against women and children – rape, trafficking, domestic violence, prostitution -- comes with ending poverty, and other social and cultural factors must be addressed – religion, media, and conflict.
Labor rights of Filipino women must be enforced, close the wage gap and end discrimination in the work place. Migration has a female face and there lies a big task ahead in protecting their rights all over the world wherever they are. Economic rights include the right to education which promises jobs and a way out of poverty, hopefully end migration in the future. The right to health is a matter of life and death for every woman. And healthy educated women will improve the lives of families and communities.
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Alaska salmon fishery re-certified
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The Alaska salmon fishery has earned MSC re-certification after a third party assessment by Intertek Moody Marine (IMM) determined that it meets the standards of a sustainable and well managed fishery.
The Alaska salmon fishery was first certified in 2000 and then re-certified in 2007. This third certification was undertaken by the 400-member Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association (PSVOA) serving as the client along with a group of Alaska salmon processing companies.
It establishes a new milestone by becoming the first US fishery to receive a third certification in the MSC programme.
Bob Kehoe, executive director for PSVOA, said, "The MSC programme has brought sustainability to the forefront, reinforcing 50 years of responsible state management and the unique qualities of Alaska salmon. This recertification offers a valuable and independent assurance to buyers that the fishery is sustainably managed."
PSVOA opened the certificate to other companies to voluntarily join and Copper River Seafoods, International Seafoods of Alaska, Ekuk Fisheries, 10th and M Seafoods, Silver Bay Seafoods, Hoonah Cold Storage and one other anonymous company have signed to be part of the client group.
In order for Alaska salmon to be eligible to make the MSC claim, it must have gone through one of the members of the client group.
Re-certification covers 13 units of the fishery - the Prince William Sound unit however, remains in assessment pending additional data.
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Susan Rice told AIPAC It was "neither realistic nor achievable" to expect Iran to stop enriching uranium:
"We cannot let a totally unachievable ideal stand in the way of a good deal. I know that some of you will be urging Congress to insist that Iran forgo its domestic enrichment capacity entirely," Rice told AIPAC, as the crowd broke in to chear.
"But, but, but as desirable as that would be, it is neither realistic nor achievable."
"Even our closest internationl partners in the P5+1 do not support denying Iran the ability ever to pursue peaceful nuclear energy," Rice added. "If that is our goal, our partners will abandon us and undermine the very sanctions we have imposed so effectively together. Simply put, that is not a viable negotiating position. Nor is it even attainable. The plain fact is, no one can make Iran un-learn the scientific and nuclear expertise it already possesses."
Analyzing the Islamic Republic isn't a guessing game—at least it shouldn't be. Iranian Islamists' words and deeds are pretty consistent. Memoirs, speeches, and biographies have poured forth from those who made and sustain the regime. The New York Times and Senator Edward Kennedy may have called Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini an "enigma" and "the George Washington" of his country, respectively, but that was surely because no one at the newspaper or in the senator's office had read the lectures that the mullah gave in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, in 1970.
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An unnamed senior U.S. official responded to a report that Iran is building out the Fordow enrichment plant by describing the facility "as a 'Potemkin' plant, a façade that could not operate and was under close watch by the International Atomic Energy Agency," according to NBC News. That characterization is grossly misleading.
The story has been buried by the Western press, but Patrick Clawson of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy brings it out in an important policy paper.
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Oxnard veteran receives renovation help
Making sure one of their own did not fall through the cracks, local veterans worked together Thursday to renovate a rundown house for a longtime Oxnard resident.
Stephanie Blair, 57, a former Army medic, found herself in a run of bad luck this year that affected her health, work and home.
When her house was condemned because a water pipe burst over the summer and she could not pay to fix it, she was near defeat. The Vietnam War-era veteran had also battled a string of health problems, including breast cancer.
"I just thought all that was left for me was to wait for the good Lord to take me," Blair said.
Three local entities — the Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County, Oxnard Noontimers Lions Club and Home Depot — joined together to help her get back on her feet and raised more than $7,500. Their effort culminated yesterday in the complete renovation of Blair's kitchen and clearing of her yard.
"She didn't even ask for any of this. We just wanted to help a vet in need," said Dave Betti, president of the Ventura County Vietnam Veterans.
The veterans and Lions Club, a service organization, helped raise $2,500 toward replacing the bathrooms and redoing the plumbing throughout Blair's 50-year-old house in August. The efforts made it so the house was no longer condemned.
But more work was needed, and yesterday members of the Lions Club also pitched in and Home Depot donated $5,000 for the additional renovations. Volunteers from each of the organizations helped cleanup areas of the house and redo the kitchen from 7 a.m. to about 5 p.m.
"We want to provide a safe environment for a her," said Lorena Flores, Team Depot captain. "Our main thing is safety, giving her a place she can actually live in and eliminating all possible headaches for her."
Through Team Depot, a volunteer-led, community service program through Home Depot, Flores gathered more than 30 volunteers for the renovations. They worked to take overgrown brush out of the front and backyards, redo the kitchen with new tile and countertops and install functional appliances, such as a washer and dryer.
A large Dumpster was filled to the brim, and a winding walkway leading to the house was accessible by the end of the day.
"It's a relief," Flores said. "I am excited. Now I can actually see what she has and what has been provided for her. The first time I was here I did not even know what color her house was."
Blair has found a new sense of motivation because of the help she received in her renovation. She plans to continue fixing her home and work toward going back to school to achieve a master's degree. She has a bachelor's degree in Third World studies and interpersonal communications. She hopes to start writing a book, as well.
Although she is still battling for her health — she was diagnosed with end renal failure, or kidney failure, this year and has lost 82 pounds — Blair has enjoyed keeping busy helping with the project.
"It's just having someone who cares," Blair said. "It's hard to find family who cares this much sometimes."
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Bradenton, FL
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Wesley Chapel, FL
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Activities: Soccer
35.4 miles
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40.6 miles
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Sarasota, FL
45.0 miles
Lakeland, FL
45.8 miles
Activities: Gymnastics, Dance, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball, Martial Arts, Sports Skills, Baby, Preschooler, Toddler, Mommy and Me, T ball
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Eldora Lodge at Wondervu Video: Eldora Lodge, a beautiful rustic mountain lodge setting.
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su agosto 31, 2015
We celebrated my birthday at the beautiful Eldora Lodge. Since we were first to check in that day (a Tuesday), we were given an option of upgrading to the vacant Honeymoon Suite. We have heard the owners have a pretty standard policy of doing this if the suite is not reserved for the night. Are we ever glad we took the upgrade. Our room (a spacious 2-room suite) was perfect. The master featured a big screen TV on the wall (looked at least 55-60 inches) and luxurious twin sink vanity. The spa tub in the master bath was set up for 2 people. His/her robes in the closet plus a rose on the bed. Plush carpeting was sweet to the toes. The family room featured another TV, wet bar with ample complimentary snacks, another TV plus stone fireplace. Round-the-clock pretzels, peanuts and sunflower seeds in the main lodge. Also, a walk-out in our room to one of the main decks. The big pay-off was a door leading to our indoor sauna, followed by another door opening to our private patio, which featured a hot tub, love seat, 2 chairs and a table. What a relaxing evening. Owners directed us just down the street to the Wondervu Cafe, which offered a great selection of dinner entrees. Views from the main deck were splendid, although somewhat obscured because of the Washington fires clouding the skies. The night in the outdoor hot tub was unmatched with a near full moon peaking through the trees. If you are ever in this area, I would highly recommend this inn. Get there early before 3 p.m. check-in and you may get the upgrade, especially during the weekdays.
su maggio 11, 2015
We loved this place. The service was excellent. The lodge had everything you could want. I would recommend it to anyone!
su novembre 28, 2014
Very nice placed nestled in the mountains. Our room was very clean and very cozy. Breakfast was amazing! Even my toddler loved it. We will definitely come back to this little gem when we return. Highly recommended for anyone and everyone.
su ottobre 17, 2014
We enjoyed the quant, private getaway at Eldora Lodge. Homey and inviting and relaxing. We liked the pool table, hot tub, and warm breakfast. Great service and a good value for the money!
su settembre 20, 2014
We stayed for a few days before my brother's wedding in Boulder. The views are amazing. The breakfast was a wonderful spread with outstanding service. The rooms are rustic, but with a small kitchenette it served its purpose. The hot tubs, pool table and large screen tv gave us plenty to do on our stay.
su settembre 15, 2014
great value. the room was clean but the bathrooms can use some work. I understand they are being remodeled shortly. The breakfast was good with fresh fruit and organic milk plus lotsmore.. And it was nice to have food available at all times. The ownership is very kind and helpful and really makes you feel welcome. The hot tubs are brand new and very clean and very well maintained.
su settembre 14, 2014
What a lovely little gem less than an hour from Denver. I haven't heard quiet like that in a long time, tucked into a warm comfy bed. The room was immaculate and the homemade buffet breakfast in the morning delicious. The staff could not have been more helpful or charming. That's more than I can say for bedandbreakfast.com - I made a mistake on the day I wanted to book the hotel, but because I didn't realize my mistake until the weekend I couldn't change my reservation via the site and the hotel couldn't change it on their end, although they were kind enough to offer to exchange my date for a date in the future. I made it work since the mistake was my own fault, but I think the website should make more of an allowance for error. I will stay at Eldora Lodge again in the future, but I won't be booking it or any other lodge through bedandbreakfast.com.
su settembre 03, 2014
Eldora Lodge was just what we were looking for to make our Colorado adventure memorable. The staff was as friendly as could be. The room was charming and equipped with everything to make our stay comfortable. The hot tub was delightful and had a great view. The fireplace was a beautiful, cozy spot to enjoy some wine. Everything was all around outstanding. Trust me, Eldora Lodge is the perfect little getaway. We are so glad we found it and we will definitely be returning one day!
su agosto 30, 2014
Tucked away in a little mountain is B&B gold! This place is spectacular in everyway. A quaint little lodge with four post beds made of logs- all the room lead out to two decks and each deck has it's own hotttub over looking the mountains. It's quiet and all the lodgers are sweet and welcoming just like the owners. They also cook you a yummy hot breakfast complete with precious mixed matched china. It's 25 minutes from Boulder and Golden and Denver. It's the perfect central location to get the full CO experience. I want to bring all my friends and family to rent out the whole place! And you will NOT believe the price.
su agosto 19, 2014
Freindly staff, nice rooms,great breakfast & Beautiful location.
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Honeymoon Suite, the perfect escape for any couple. A very unique and special place decorated with antiques. The bedroom is a romantic haven, complete with a large dbl. vanity, full bathroom, and jacuzzi tub. Off the bedroom lies the living room and dining area very warm and inviting with a beautiful river rock gas fireplace, wet bar and a private sauna leading out to a private deck with hot tub.
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A rustic style room complete with queen size log bed, tiffany style lamps, refrigerator and microwave. This room also has it's own door leading out to a scenic deck with new hot tub. The mountain lodge area is always open to our guests as well as both our decks and hot tubs. Continental breakfast from 7:00 am till 10:00 am.
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2 new hots tubs, continental breakfast, fireplaces in common area, close to trails, skiing, fishing, canoeing, close to casino's, scenic views
Sveglia , Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, Scrivania, Frigorifero, Accesso a internet , Ferro da stiro, Microonde, Ingresso privato, TV via cavo/satellite, TV, Telefono, Servizio di Rimbocco Coperte, Angolo bar, Wi-Fi, Internet via cavo
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Yesterday, wireless carriers in the United States started selling the Galaxy S5, the latest flagship handset from South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung, and it seems that Verizon's version of the phone is already available via Amazon at half the price it features at other operators.
To be more precise, the handset is available for purchase through Amazon at only $99.99 (€72), although it was launched at $199.99 (€145) for AT&T and Sprint.
At Verizon, users can purchase the smartphone for only $99.99 too, courtesy of the Buy One Get One promotion that the carrier is currently running, but the Amazon deal seems a bit more appealing.
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For those out of the loop, we should note that the handset was released with a 5.1-inch full HD touchscreen display, as well as with a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor packed inside.
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