The LPCANC Communications Committee is gathering stories of local talent to share on our social media for Black History Month. Mention them at info@lpcanc.org. |
Thank you to all of the members who voted in the association name and logo change. Membership voted to approve the Bylaws change. Stay tuned for more votes on the full updated Bylaws in the future. Your voice counts! Thank you for your member engagement in this historic event. |
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The LPCANC Mobile App Now Available: Download LPCANC’s Mobile App to get all your membership needs on the go! |
Conference Update! LPCANC-LCCNC will be launching the Call to Proposals next week! Stay tuned to association communications for more details. Get ready to GLOW for your profession! |
Advocacy Update: Listed are Joint Legislative HHS Appropriations meeting presentations. These presentations primarily provide an overview of the HHS budget and services. https://www.ncleg.gov/Documents/128/14155 |
The 2023 Long Session is off to a busy start. On February 15, the House of Representatives passed HB 76 Access to Healthcare Options. HB 76 is the House's Medicaid Expansion bill. The full language of HB 76 can be found here. The bill now moves to the Senate.
Joint appropriation area committees have also been busy hearing updates from General Assembly staff. These helpful presentations provide background on key topic areas for legislators. Here is the link to presentations made to the Joint Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee. Here is the link to presentations made to the Joint Education Appropriations Committee.
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February 12 - February 18, 2023 |
Celebrating the Month of Compassion with a Sweet Deal! February is month to celebrate all things caring.
LPCANC soon to be LCCNC honors Black History Month with a clinical focus. In all of our media platforms, we are attending to the innovators of black mental health professionals who have shifted our state towards greater levels of healing and innovation. Share your stories with us at info@lpcanc.org.
To honor this month we are launching several money saving opportunities to advance the profession both individually and collectively.
From now until the end of February, for every $50 you spend on home study purchase, you get a free CEU.
Also, to celebrate Medicare Inclusion for counselors we are hosting an event called “Inclusion Fusion”. This will be an infused event of Membership Drive, Medicare Webinar (3 CEUs) and Regional Networking event!
From now until March 1st, licensed counselors who join or renew receive a credit towards the “Are You Ready for Medicare” hybrid webinar! Engage with us during the month of care at lpcanc.org! |
The DHHS-NC Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) needs your help with its search for individuals that are dedicated, goal driven as well as focused on Medicaid and the culturally diverse population it serves. In order to provide beneficiaries with the best quality of life, we need individuals of various backgrounds, diverse points of views, and lived experiences to provide advice on Medicaid programs and services. Having a diverse, equitable, and an inclusive perspective will allow ideas to flourish, providing Medicaid with the best resources for all its beneficiaries. Current vacancies exist for individuals residing or working in Congressional Districts 11, the newly established District 14, as well as three At-Large seats. Individuals who fit one of the previously identified categories may submit a statement of interest to the contact listed below. We truly appreciate your assistance with our search. Please note the deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, March 3, 2023.
In addition to the above, the Department is seeking nominations from the following groups as outlined in the MCAC Bylaws: - board certified physicians and other representatives of the health profession who are familiar with the medical needs of and resources available for the care of low-income groups,
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the director of the public welfare department or the public health department, beneficiary and consumer organizations such as labor unions, organizations representing the poor, civil rights organizations, business, consumer cooperatives, and unaffiliated private citizens,
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current beneficiaries (or former beneficiaries) who are directly served by the Program and are aware of special problems confronting those seeking care; and
- others, including representatives of government, state and county medical societies, other professional and provider associations,
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professionals in health insurance industry, health and medical education, healthcare finance, as well as community members and leaders,
Interested candidates should email a PDF of their resume and a completed biographical sketch (form attached) to Pamela.Beatty@dhhs.nc.gov, no later than Friday, March 3, 2023. You may nominate yourself as well if you work or live in the vacant districts. Please refer to the attached Congressional Districts map to determine your congressional district. You may also find this map on the following link: https://www.ncleg.gov/Files/GIS/Plans_Main/Congress_2022_Court/2022%20Interim%20Congressional%20-%2011%20x%2017%20Map.pdf If you have any questions, please email Pamela Beatty at pamela.beatty@dhhs.nc.gov. |
Tailored Plan Choice Period Update:
The NC Medicaid Enrollment Broker is mailing enrollment packets to beneficiaries who were automatically enrolled, and to those who have the option to enroll with a Tailored Plan. Notices are also being sent to beneficiaries’ authorized representatives. Beneficiaries who no longer qualify for Tailored Plan will receive a notice from the Enrollment Broker about their health care options.
The Tailored Plan choice period is Feb. 2–27, 2023. During this time beneficiaries should contact their Tailored Plan to choose a primary care provider (PCP) with their plan. If a beneficiary’s PCP is not shown in their Tailored Plan’s network of providers, they should check back regularly as the Tailored Plans continue to add new providers and the list is updated daily.
If a Tailored Plan beneficiary does not select a PCP during the choice period, one will be automatically assigned to them on Feb. 28, 2023. For more information on the Tailored Plan Choice Period, please see the Tailored Plan Choice Period fact sheet. Beneficiaries can search and find providers on the Medicaid Enrollment Broker website.
Beneficiaries with questions can contact the Medicaid Enrollment Broker at 1-833-870-5500 or visit ncmedicaidplans.gov. For more information on Tailored Plan enrollment, refer to the Tailored Plan Enrollment and Timeline fact sheet. NCDHHS Releases Statement on Stay Order Regarding Samantha R. et al. vs. NCDHHS and the State of North Carolina Court Case
RALEIGH — NCDHHS is committed to empowering all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the resources they need to live healthy, independent lives in communities of their choosing. That commitment is why we are appealing part of the court order in Samantha R. et al. vs. NCDHHS and the State of North Carolina, which would have put individuals at risk for harm. Today the court issued a stay in the order, temporarily stopping the order while the appeal moves forward.
NCDHHS will continue implementing our approved Olmstead Plan and leveraging it, to transform our state’s system of care. That work is informed by input from individuals with disabilities, family members, providers and multiple community stakeholders. We will continue to work in good faith with all parties and listen to feedback from a broad set of stakeholders to strengthen North Carolina’s ability to provide choice to individuals with I/DD.
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Member of the Week: Karen Haake, LCMHC, NCC |
Experience: She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s of Arts in Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She has over twenty-five years’ experience working with children, adolescents, teens and their families. She was a teacher for over twelve years and later a school guidance counselor. Specialties:
Clients who are experiencing depression, trauma, anxiety, anger management and the geriatric population. Family issues, estrangements, co-dependency, and attachment. Approach to therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change the thoughts that often create anxiety, depression, hopelessness, anger, and other dysfunctions. A change in our thinking can reset the wiring in the brain, increasing overall functioning. Other treatments include Emotional Freedom Techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Progressive Relaxation Exercises, and Guided Imagery.
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