Below is information and resources to assist adult care and family care home providers affected by Hurricane Helene

Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Helene. We especially want to thank those assisted living providers who are doing their best to take care of their residents during this difficult time. 

NCSLA communication from October 31, 2024 that contains important information from the NC Department of Health and Human Services regarding retainer payments for direct care workers providing care to Medicaid Personal Care Services, which includes adult care and family care homes. Communication also includes information from WellCare, which has offered to assist providers with needed supplies. The NCSLA communication can be accessed at: https://conta.cc/4f1YVlI

NCSLA communication from October 28, 2024 that contains important information from the NC Department of Health and Human Services regarding special waivers for State and County Special Assistance residents in affected areas and authorization to extend initial licenses for adult care homes and family care homes. The NCSLA communication can be accessed at: https://conta.cc/3Yr2Ml0

NCSLA communication from October 14, 2024 that contains important information from NC Medicaid regarding Hurricane Helene Policy Flexibilities to Support Providers and Members and include. The NCSLA communication can be accessed at: https://conta.cc/4dFnUcV

NCSLA communication from October 15, 2024 regarding Division of Health Service Regulation guidance on licensure waivers and procedures for requesting waivers for bed capacity. The NCSLA communication can be assessed at: https://conta.cc/4gZEibf

In addition, NCSLA legal counsel Smith Anderson recently issued a Client Alert that addresses "Regulatory Relief for Long-Term Care Facilities Amid Unprecedented Devastation from Hurricane Helene". The alert can be accessed Here.

Thank you to all of the assisted living providers and employees, who are true heroes, during this difficult time.