K.H. McLean, Counseling Services PLLC

10/28/2025

Government Concerning SNAP Benefits for November:

Information from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS): The United States Department of Agriculture has ordered a pause on all November SNAP benefits until further notice due to the federal government shutdown. Unless the USDA lifts their suspension in the coming days, November SNAP benefits will not be issued.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services is ready to act quickly if the USDA allows North Carolina to resume November SNAP benefits.

You can still use your EBT card and current benefits at retailers and grocers that accept SNAP/EBT in North Carolina. You can check your balance in the ebtEDGE app or by calling the number on the back of your EBT card.

Although USDA has suspended SNAP benefits for November, please still continue to follow reporting requirements, including recertifying for benefits during your usual recertification schedule. DSS is still open for business and will continue to process new SNAP applications, recertifications, and change reports.

We know how important these benefits are. NCDHHS will continue to share updates on this situation on their website at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/federal-government-shutdown.

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10/26/2025

10/23/2025

07/02/2025

This is NC WellCare Members Only:Important Update: Changes to our Medicaid Member Rewards Program
Our My Health Pays® Medicaid Member Rewards Program has been updated as of July 1, 2025. Find out what’s new here: https://www.wellcarenc.com/.../benefits/my-health-pays.html
Thank you for partnering with us to support our Medicaid members. Your collaboration plays a vital role in helping our members engage in preventive care and make healthier choices through this initiative.
My Health Pays® Program Rewards – Effective July 1, 2025
Program
Focus Area
Activity Criteria
Incentive Type
Incentive Value
Children's Health
Ages 0 to 15 months
Complete all well-child visits per well-child checkup schedule. Members may complete up to six (6) visits between 0 and 15 months.
Prepaid
$25
Children's Health
Ages 15 to 30 months
Complete all well-child visits per well-child checkup schedule. Members may complete up to two (2) visits between 15 and 30 months.
Prepaid
$25
Children's Health
Ages 9 to 13 years
Must complete at least two HPV vaccines by 13th birthday.
Prepaid
$25
Children's Health
Ages 3 to 21 years
Complete annual well-care visit (each year).
Prepaid
$25
Children's Health
Ages 6 to 24 months
Two (2) flu vaccines by second birthday.
Prepaid
$50
Healthy Pregnancy
Prenatal Care Visits (Ages 12 and older)
Attend a prenatal visit during first trimester (or within 42 days of enrollment).
Prepaid
$25
Healthy Pregnancy
Completion of Prenatal Visit
Members who complete a prenatal visit can choose one (1) of the rewards listed.
Bonus Reward
Choice of a stroller, portable play yard, car seat or six (6) packs of diapers.
Please call Member Services to redeem reward.
Healthy Pregnancy
Postpartum Care Visit (Ages 12 and older)*
Attend a postpartum visit on or between 7 and 84 days after the birth of the baby.
Prepaid
$25
Chronic Care Management
Diabetes (Ages 18 to 75 years)
Members with diabetes complete an annual HbA1c lab test.
Prepaid
$25
Well Women
Cervical Cancer Screening (Ages 21 to 64 years)
Complete office visit for an annual cervical cancer screening (pap smear).
Prepaid
$25
Adult Health
Annual Adult Health Screening (Ages 21 and older)
Complete annual adult health screening (wellness visit).
Prepaid
$25
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health (Ages 6 and older)
Go to a behavioral health provider within 30 days after a behavioral health hospital stay.
Prepaid
$25
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health (Ages 1 to 17)
Go to a counseling appointment within 30 days after anti-psychotic prescription.
Prepaid
$25
To***co Cessation
To***co Cessation Counseling (Ages 18 and older)
To start, members must call the Quit Line at 1-866-QUIT-4-LIFE (1-866-784-8454). Members will be rewarded through the My Health Pays program for completing five (5) coaching sessions.
Prepaid
$25
Flu Shot
Ages 18 and older
Get a flu shot once per flu season: Sept. through April.
Prepaid
$25
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My Health Pays® Rewards

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06/21/2025

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