North Carolina has expanded health care coverage to more people
NC Medicaid now covers people ages 19 through 64 years within certain income levels. You may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid even if you did not qualify before. NC Medicaid pays for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, dental care, mental health and more – at little or no cost to you. People with higher incomes can still get help with healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). More details on ACA are provided in this Urban Call.
Quick Facts about North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion
North Carolina expanded who can get Medicaid.
Adults ages 19 through 64 earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line (e.g., singles earning about $20,000/year or families of three earning about $34,000/year) may be eligible.
The best way to apply is online through ePASS or HealthCare.gov; you can also apply in-person, by phone or mailed applications. The processing time for applications can be
up to 45 days. Applications submitted online may be processed faster.
The coverage is comprehensive, including services like primary care, hospital stays, maternity care, vision and hearing, dental/ oral health care and more. Medicaid pays for doctor visits, yearly check-ups, emergency care, mental health and more –at little or no cost to you. Current beneficiaries with full Medicaid coverage will not see any changes. The number to call to get more information is 1-888-245-0179.
Note that you could qualify now even if you didn’t before, ensuring greater access to essential medical services.
AHBAI
As a part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), North Carolina has finally expanded Medicaid to nearly 600,000 people with more limited incomes. If your income is too high to get Medicaid, ACA may still help pay for your health insurance costs. Our company’s mission is to help as many people as possible to get this important coverage. Call us if we can help you or someone that you care about to get covered, 336759-7477.
