07/12/2023
Quick Facts about North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion
North Carolina is expanding who can get Medicaid starting December 1, 2023. Apply for Medicaid online at https://epass.nc.gov/.
Adults ages 19 through 64 earning up to 138% of the federal poverty line 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 members.
People can apply for Medicaid online at https://epass.nc.gov/.