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NC Department of Public Health to Hold Measles Webinar on 1/9

Members from the NC Communicable Disease Branch and NC State Lab of Public Health will provide timely updates to the measles outbreak in SC and it's effects in NC. Register here. 

For more information on measles and recent cases in NC, please see the NC DPH Measles website. For more information on the ongoing measles outbreak in the Upstate region of South Carolina, please see the most recent SC press release. 

Reversing the October 1, 2025 Medicaid Rate Cuts

NC Medicaid Standard Plans and Tailored Plans have outlined a process to restore Medicaid reimbursement rates to pre–October 1, 2025 levels as quickly as possible. Any outstanding recoupments related to the October 1 fee schedule changes have been canceled effective immediately.

NCDHHS is targeting January 5, 2026, to issue revised fee schedules that reflect both the restored rates and current coding standards. Once the updated schedules are released, plans will have up to 45 days to implement them, followed by up to 30 days to reprocess impacted claims. Plans have indicated they intend to move more quickly where possible.

Claims will be automatically reprocessed, and clinicians should not need to take any action at this time. Providers are encouraged to monitor communications from their Standard or Tailored Plan for additional details and timeline updates.

To learn more about the process to reverse the October 1 rate cuts, click here.

Renew Your Membership for 2026

Ensure you continue enjoying all the benefits of NCPA membership for another year! From professional development opportunities and continuing education to statewide advocacy, practice support, and networking with colleagues across North Carolina, your membership keeps you connected to a strong and active psychiatric community. Renew by March 31 to maintain uninterrupted access to these essential resources throughout 2026.

Memberships in both NCPA and APA renew on a calendar-year basis, and dues are billed together for your convenience. Members can pay their dues in one of three ways:

Renew Online: Visit my.psychiatry.org (login required)
Renew by Phone: Call the APA Membership Department at 202-559-3900.
Renew by Mail: Return the paper invoice you received through the mail.