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Beginning Dec. 1, 2023, more North Carolinians will be able to get health coverage through NC Medicaid.
ECU Health is proud to partner with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to encourage all eligible residents of North Carolina receive health care coverage through Medicaid.
Quick Facts about North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion
North Carolina is expanding who can get Medicaid starting Dec. 1, 2023.
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; 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 will be 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.
Starting Dec. 1, 2023, most people will be able to get health care coverage through NC Medicaid if:
- You live in North Carolina
- You are ages 19 through 64
- You are a citizen (some non-US citizens can also get health care coverage through Medicaid).
- And if your household income falls within the chart below:
Household size
Total income, before taxes
Single adults
$1,676/month or less ($20,120/year)
Family of 2
$2,267/month or less ($27,214/year)
Family of 3
$2,859/month or less ($34,307/year)
Family of 4
$3,450/month or less ($41,400/year)
Each additional person
add $591/month (add $7,094/year)
Household size: Single adults
Total income, before taxes: $1,676/month or less ($20,120/year)
Household size: Family of 2
Total income, before taxes: $2,267/month or less ($27,214/year)
Household size: Family of 3
Total income, before taxes: $2,859/month or less ($34,307/year)
Household size: Family of 4
Total income, before taxes: $3,450/month or less ($41,400/year)
Household size: Each additional person
Total income, before taxes: add $591/month (add $7,094/year)