NC Medicaid now covers people ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes. Your patients may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid even if they 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 recipients.

Most people can get health care coverage through NC Medicaid if:

  • You live in North Carolina
  • You are ages 19 through 64 years old
  • You are a citizen (some non-US citizens can also get health care coverage through Medicaid).

And if household income falls within the chart below:

If someone is pregnant, they may be eligible for other Medicaid programs to get full health benefits.

NC Medicaid covers most health services. It includes doctor visits, check-ups, emergency care, hospital services, maternity and postpartum care, vision and hearing services, prescription drugs, behavioral health, preventive and wellness services, dental care, medical-related devices and more. There is no monthly fee and copays are never more than $4.

Learn how to apply here.

For Questions and Answers about Medicaid Expansion, click here.

Resources clinicians may find helpful:

  • Download a one-page flyer explaining Medicaid services and who is eligible.
  • Download a one-page flyer explaining the new coverage available to participants in the Family Planning Medicaid program.
  • View a short PowerPoint deck that can be used to explain Medicaid expansion to your community.