Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals and families who cannot afford health care costs.
NC Medicaid may help pay for certain medical expenses including:
- Doctor Bills
- Hospital Bills
- Prescriptions (Excluding prescriptions for Medicare beneficiaries)
- Vision Care
- Dental Care
- Medicare Premiums
- Nursing Home Care
- Personal Care Services (PCS), Medical Equipment, and Other Home Health Services
- In-home care under the Community Alternatives Program (CAP)
- Mental Health Care
- Most medically necessary services for children under age 21
Coverage for certain health needs
NC Medicaid may also cover special services for people with certain health needs, including:
- Serious mental illness (SMI)
- Severe substance use disorders (SUD)
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
This health plan is called Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans (or “Tailored Plans”). They start July 1, 2024. Learn more about Tailored Plans.