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State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Purchase of Medical Care Services James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary August 10, 1993 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: Medical Service Providers Susan C. Anderson, Chief ~ Purchase of Medical Care Services Change in Net Income Scales for Financial Eligibility The recent session of the N.C. General Assembly repealed the law that established income scales for financial eligibility under the state's non- Medicaid reimbursement programs. This action left our department with the responsibility for establishing income scales in rules. The N.C. Commission on Health Services has adopted the income scale rules proposed by EHNR. The most notable'change is the increase in the scale for the Cancer Program to the federal'poverty level. Additional funds were appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose. In collaboration with the Division of Maternal and Child Health, minor changes also were made in scales for inpatient services for both Children's Cpecial Health Services (children age 8 to 20) and the Sickle Cell Program. pecifically, the net income limits for family size of five or more were changed to even $500 increments. This will make the scale easier to remember and use. A table displaying the revised net income scales is on the other side of this page. These scales are effective .for dates of service on and after AUqust 9t 1993. If you have recently interviewed clients who were over-income but now may qualify under a revised scale, and service is to be provided on or after August 9, we encourage you to re-apply on their behalf. Ail of us involved in payment program services appreciate your continued cooperation in providing medical care for children and families covered by our programs. - OVER - SCA/dpm P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-3091 FAX919-733'9555 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer