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Welcome:
OPC Area Program
is the local governmental agency with responsibility for oversight and management of publicly-funded mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services in Orange, Person and Chatham counties. OPC provides screening, triage and referral for individuals needing services in the area; recruits and monitors an array of community service providers; and manages the distribution of state monies for services to consumers.
OPC is governed by an Area Board. The Area Board is comprised of one county commissioner from each of the three counties OPC serves. The commissioners appoint the remaining board members. These remaining board members are citizens, which must include representatives of various constituent and professional groups specified by statutes governing OPC. As the governing body, the Board exercises the powers and duties conferred by the General Assembly.
The Area Board meets at our Administrative Offices in Chapel Hill on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; the meeting is open to the public.
NOTICE: BILLING SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR MEDICAID CLAIMS ONLY
As OPC converts to its new business system, effective July 1, 2010 it is necessary to implement a Medicaid claims billing submission deadline.
All Medicaid claims with service dates prior to July 1, 2010 should be submitted on OPC's Excel spreadsheet to opctickets by these claims submission deadlines:
Claims with service dates on or before April 30, 2010: DUE TO OPCTICKETS BY JUNE 30, 2010
Claims with service dates May 1 - 31, 2010: DUE TO OPCTICKETS BY JULY 30, 2010
Claims with service dates June 1 - 30, 2010: DUE TO OPCTICKETS BY AUGUST 29, 2010
We appreciate your assistance and cooperation as OPC transitions to its new business system.
Billing Submission Deadlines Reminder:
The submission deadline for all IPRS claims with service dates July 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010 has already passed. Notification of those deadlines was previously published.
The submission deadline for May and June IPRS claims is Monday, July 12, 2010. OPC will not honor exceptions to this deadline
OPC encourages all contracting providers to submit their May 2010 IPRS claims to opctickets as early in June as possible. You are also encouraged to submit claims for services dated June 1 - 15, 2010 before the end of June. June 16-30 claims should be submitted as early in July as possible to allow prompt processing, resulting in payments to providers more quickly.
Since OPC is converting to a new business system, effective July 1, we encourage contracting providers to submit their FY 09-10 Medicaid and CAP billing as soon as possible. Although we don't issue a billing submission deadline for Medicaid and CAP, we strongly encourage providers to submit their Medicaid and CAP billing for claims with service dates of June 30 (or earlier) by the same July 12, 2010 deadline that has been established for IPRS claims.
Title VI
OPC is committed to equal access for all consumers regardless of their national origin or language. In fulfilling its role as a Local Management Entity, OPC will facilitate effective communication with our consumers to the greatest extent possible and will arrange for interpreter services when effective communication is not otherwise possible. OPC will also work with its provider community in fulfilling their responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide equal access for all consumers.
OPC Area Program Achieves Three-Year Accreditation
The OPC Area Program is pleased and proud to announce that it has been accredited as a “Services Management Network” by CARF. CARF is an international, not-for-profit organization that accredits human services providers. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF sent a review team on June 11-12 to pore over records and documents and interview staff, Board members, consumers, and providers. The agency was evaluated in such areas as leadership, strategic planning, input from persons served and other stakeholders, financial planning and management, technology, service access, and many others.
In a congratulatory letter to Area Director Judy Truitt, CARF President Brian Boon, Ph.D. wrote that “this achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services, personnel, and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of practice excellence.” The CARF report cited OPC’s “strong leadership, a very capable staff, and a committed local area board of directors.” The accreditation will extend through June 2012.
CARF particularly noted OPC’s strong relationship with its provider community. “Effective monitoring, mentoring, and training opportunities by the organization to network providers reflect the high levels of assistance that are provided by the network staff.” Upon hearing about the accreditation announcement, David Chapman, the President/CEO of Carrboro’s Caramore Community, wrote to Ms. Truitt that “OPC provides invaluable support to us. Because of our partnership with OPC, Caramore is able to make a positive difference in the lives of people with mental illness. The OPC staff is intelligent, experienced and compassionate. This CARF accreditation only confirms what Caramore already knows- that OPC is a high quality organization.”
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