2013 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 108D - Medicaid Managed Care for Behavioral Health Services.
Article 2 - Enrollee Grievances and Appeals.
Section 108D-12 - LME/MCO grievances.
108D-12. LME/MCO grievances.
(a) Filing of Grievance. - An enrollee, or a network provider authorized in writing to act on behalf of an enrollee, has the right to file a grievance with an LME/MCO at any time to express dissatisfaction about any matter other than a managed care action. Upon receipt of a grievance, an LME/MCO shall cause a written acknowledgment of receipt of the grievance to be sent by United States mail.
(b) Notice of Grievance Disposition. - The LME/MCO shall resolve the grievance and cause a notice of grievance disposition to be sent by United States mail to the enrollee and all other affected parties as expeditiously as the enrollee's health condition requires, but no later than 90 days after receipt of the grievance.
(c) Right to LME/MCO Level Appeal. - There is no right to appeal the resolution of a grievance to OAH or any other forum. (2013-397, s. 1.)
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