North Carolina Medicaid

Prior authorization

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prior authorization

NCTracks Prior Approval Unit — medical and dental (phone, fax, mail)

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Phone800-688-6696Fax

855-710-1964

Published hours

Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Product, plan and location

medicaid
North Carolina

Mailing address
GDIT P.O. Box 31188 Raleigh, NC 27622-1188

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Non-pharmacy prior approval (medical and dental) for NC Medicaid Direct, via the main NCTracks Call Center number. Fax/mail are for PA requests and documentation.

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