Medicaid
What services does NC Medicaid cover?
Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals, children, seniors and people with disabilities.
Medicaid covers mandatory benefits plus services North Carolina has added for its citizens. Benefits may be different depending on age, income and health care needs.
How do I apply for North Carolina Medicaid
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NC Medicaid manages the North Carolina Medicaid and NC Health Choice health care programs, pharmacy benefits and behavioral health services.
North Carolina Medicaid is the program that provides health care to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities. The program is funded by North Carolina and the federal government.
NC Health Choice is our state's name for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It provides health care to eligible children in addition to Medicaid. This program is also funded by North Carolina and the federal government.
A Medicaid beneficiary is an individual who is entitled to receive benefits from NC Medicaid. You become a beneficiary after you apply, are approved and enroll in a benefits program. The NCDHHS website provides information for both current Medicaid beneficiaries and individuals seeking to become a Medicaid beneficiary.
Apply
The easiest way to apply for NC Medicaid is online through ePass If you cannot apply online, you can also: Apply in person at your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office. Fill out a paper application and mail it to or drop it off at your local DSS office.
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- Look for your ID card in the mail!
When you are approved for Medicaid or NC Health Choice, you will receive an Identification (ID) card in the mail. You will receive one Medicaid ID and one NC Health Choice card for each eligible person.
IMPORTANT: Sign the ID card when you receive it.
You must present your ID to your provider at each visit so they can verify your eligibility.
If you lose your ID card, call your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office to request a replacement card.
- Use your Benefits
North Carolina Medicaid and NC Health Choice cover mandatory benefits plus services the state has added. Benefits may be different depending on age, income and health care needs.
Contact our office today to discuss how to utilize your North Carolina Medicaid dental benefits!