The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., to discuss what to know and ways to apply for health care coverage, including NC Medicaid, during open enrollment.
Event participants include:
- LaQuana Palmer, MPA, Deputy Director, NC Medicaid Communications and Engagement, Division of Health Benefits, NCDHHS
- Hollis Smith, Medicaid Expansion Outreach and Education Coordinator, Care Share Health Alliance
Open enrollment for NC Medicaid and other health care coverage options begins Nov. 1. Open enrollment is the annual window of time when everyone can apply for or renew health care coverage for themselves and their families.
Fireside chat and tele-town hall panelists will discuss the following:
- Who is newly eligible for Medicaid under expansion
- What to know about open enrollment
- Ways to apply for Medicaid or other health care coverage
- How to get support understanding your health coverage options
The NCDHHS Medicaid expansion website provides information on eligibility, how to apply and where to find support. Individuals can connect with state and local support teams to learn more about their health care coverage options, complete Medicaid applications and navigate enrollment. Resources are also available to help people who need to renew their Medicaid coverage.
The fireside chat will stream live from the NCDHHS Facebook and YouTube accounts, where viewers can submit questions. The event also includes a tele-town hall, which invites people by phone to listen in and submit questions. People can dial into the event by calling 855-756-7520 Ext. 111943#.
Those joining the event will have the opportunity to ask questions about Medicaid expansion, eligibility and enrollment.