N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108D-24: Children and families specialty plan networks.

(a) The entity operating the children and families specialty plan shall operate provider networks in accordance with this section and G.S. 108D-22.

(b) The entity operating the children and families specialty plan shall develop a closed network, and may exclude providers from that closed network, for the provision of the following services:

(1) Intensive in-home services.

(2) Multisystemic therapy.

(3) Residential treatment services.

(4) Services provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities.

(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2026-1, s. 3C.12(c), effective April 30, 2026.

(d) In addition to the requirement to cover essential providers under G.S. 108D-22, the entity operating the CAF specialty plan shall not exclude federally recognized tribal providers or Indian Health Service providers from any provider network. (2023-134, s. 9E.22(f); 2026-1, s. 3C.12(c).)