The recent expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina is a significant development that has the potential to provide health insurance coverage to up to 600,000 uninsured residents. This expansion is the culmination of over a decade of effort by advocates and policymakers, and it represents a major step forward in improving access to affordable health care in the state.

Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. The program is jointly funded by the federal government and the states, and it provides coverage for a wide range of health care services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, and mental health care.

The expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina will make coverage available to adults who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL). This means that an individual earning up to $18,754 per year, or a family of four earning up to $38,295 per year, will be eligible for Medicaid coverage.

The expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina is expected to have a significant impact on the health of the state’s residents. Studies have shown that Medicaid coverage leads to improved access to care, better health outcomes, and reduced financial burden for low-income families.

If you are a North Carolina resident who is uninsured, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage under the expansion. To learn more about the program and to apply for coverage, you can visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/medicaid. You can also call the Medicaid hotline at 1-800-662-7030.

How to Apply for Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina

There are two ways to apply for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina:

1. Online: You can apply for Medicaid expansion online at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/medicaid.
2. By phone: You can also apply for Medicaid expansion by phone by calling the Medicaid hotline at 1-800-662-7030.

When you apply for Medicaid expansion, you will need to provide information about your income, household size, and other factors. You will also need to provide proof of identity and residency.

Once you have applied for Medicaid expansion, you will be interviewed by a Medicaid eligibility worker. The eligibility worker will review your application and determine if you are eligible for coverage. If you are eligible, you will be issued a Medicaid card.

Medicaid expansion is a major step forward in improving access to affordable health care in North Carolina. If you are a North Carolina resident who is uninsured, you may be eligible for coverage under the expansion. To learn more about the program and to apply for coverage, you can visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/medicaid. You can also call the Medicaid hotline at 1-800-662-7030.