NC Medicaid Expansion | Dare County, NC

Starting December 1, NC Medicaid will cover people ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes. You may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid even if you didn’t qualify before. Medicaid pays for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, mental health and more – at little or no cost to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I qualify?

Starting December 1, most people will be able to get health care coverage through NC Medicaid if:

You live in North Carolina
You are 19-64 years old
You are a citizen. (Some non-US citizens can also get health care coverage through Medicaid.)
And if your household income falls within the chart below:

Household Size	Yearly Income	Monthly Income
Single Adults	$20,120 or less	$1,677 or less
Family of 2	$27,214 or less	$2,268 or less
Family of 3	$34,307 or less	$2,859 or less
Family of 4	$41,400 or less	$3,450 or less
Family of 5	$48,493 or less	$4,041 or less
Family of 6	$55,586 or less	$4,632 or less

If someone is pregnant, they may be eligible for other Medicaid programs to get full health benefits. And if you were eligible before, you still are. Nothing changes for you.

NC Medicaid covers most health services. It includes doctor visits, checkups, emergency care, hospital services, maternity and postpartum care, vision and hearing services, prescription drugs, behavioral health, preventative and wellness services, devices, and more. There’s no monthly fee and copays are never more than $4.

What information do you need to apply?

It takes time to complete the application. Here is some of the information you will be asked to provide for each person applying:

Full legal name
Date of Birth
Social Security number (or immigration documents)
North Carolina residency
Income information (from paystubs, W-2 forms, tax returns or business records)

North Carolina uses external resources to verify the information you provide. If more information is needed, you will receive a letter in the mail from Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Social Services Division.

How much does Medicaid cost?

What does NC Medicaid cover?

Medicaid covers most health services, including but not limited to:

Primary care so you can go to a doctor for a check-up or when you are not feeling well
Hospital services when you need to stay overnight (inpatient) or when you can go home the same day (outpatient)
Maternity and postpartum care if you are pregnant and after giving birth
Vision and hearing services
Prescription drug benefits to pay for your medicines
Behavioral health
Preventative and wellness services
Devices and other therapies

Find answers to more frequently asked questions through NC Division of Medicaid