Medicaid or Health Choice may be available to people who are:
- Age 65 or older
- Blind or disabled
- Infants and children under the age of 21
- Low-income individuals and families
- In need of long-term care
- Receiving Medicare
You also must:
- Be a US citizen or provide proof of eligible immigration status (individuals only applying for emergency services are not required to provide documentation of immigration status)
- Live in North Carolina, and provide proof of residency
- Have a Social Security number or have applied for one
You are automatically eligible for Medicaid if you receive any of the following:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Work First Cash Assistance
- State/County Special Assistance for the Aged or Disabled
For more Information and eligibility requirements please visit the NC Medicaid Website.