Involuntary Commitment

Involuntary commitment (IVC) is when a person is put into a mental health facility against their will, or without their permission or the permission of their guardian. You must meet […]
Easy Read: After a Hurricane

This Hurricane Florence recovery project was funded in part by grants from the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly. Learn how to protect yourself from death by carbon monoxide.
Emergency Supply Checklist – Winter Preparedness

Return to DRNC’s “Winter preparedness for people with disabilities” fact sheet. If you have diabetes, you may want to also view this Disaster Preparedness Plan from the Diabetes Disaster Response […]
Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Sample Letter to Request File from the LME/MCO
Return to “Medicaid Appeals Involving LME/MCOs.“
Medicaid Appeals Involving LME/MCOs

If you receive Medicaid services, you have the right to appeal any denial, reduction, suspension, or termination of services. In North Carolina, Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) administer behavioral health services. They decide what services you can have. You can appeal the LME/MCO’s decision to do any of the following:
What to Do When You Can’t Find a Provider

I have been approved for services through my local management entity / managed care organization (LME/MCO) but I can’t find a provider agency or my provider agency doesn’t have enough […]
What is Olmstead?

Frequently asked questions. What is Olmstead? Olmstead is a 1999 US Supreme Court decision that says it is unlawful to make people with disabilities live in facilities. Olmstead says that you […]