Resources for Medicaid Beneficiaries

Medicaid Beneficiary Resources

A Medicaid beneficiary is an individual who is entitled to receive benefits from NC Medicaid. You become a beneficiary after you apply, are approved and enroll in a benefits program. This site provides information for both current Medicaid beneficiaries and individuals seeking to become a Medicaid beneficiary. Click the link to be directed to NCs Medicaid resource page. On July 1, 2021, most Medicaid beneficiaries will begin receiving the same Medicaid services in a new way. Called "Medicaid Managed Care", beneficiaries will choose a health plan and receive care through the health plan's network of doctors. Some beneficiaries will remain in traditional Medicaid, which is called NC Medicaid Direct. For more information, please click here. Additionally, you can search for answers to your questions related to Medicaid Managed Care in the Beneficiary Help Center.

NC Medicaid/Health Choice (CHIP) Outreach

NC Medicaid and Health Choice (the Children’s Health Insurance Program) are publicly funded children's health insurance programs open to North Carolina residents who meet income, age and immigration guidelines. Your child may qualify for healthcare coverage through Medicaid or Health Choice, NC’s CHIP grant program -- both offer free or low cost health insurance for children and teens.