Next Steps

To learn more about NC Medicaid:

• Visit or call your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office.
• Talk to a health insurance navigator. You can make an appointment online or by calling 1-855-733-3711.
• Get local help from HealthCare.gov.
• If you have a disability, talk to a benefits planner to learn more about health programs for people with disabilities.

There are different ways to apply for NC Medicaid:

• Online using North Carolina ePASS. North Carolina ePASS lets you apply for other programs, like Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) or Work First (WF), at the same time. Note: On the ePASS website, NC Medicaid is called "Medical Assistance."
• Online using HealthCare.gov, an online one-stop shop where you can learn about your public and private coverage options.
• In person at your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office. You can also call them to apply over the phone.
• Using a paper application and faxing or mailing it in to your local Department of Social Services (DSS) office.

North Carolina's Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), formerly called the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS or VR), helps people with disabilities prepare for and find work. Whether you're looking to enter the workforce for the first time, return to work, or enter a new line of work, a counselor can work with you to figure out which services you need and develop a plan to help you reach your work goals.

Call or visit the Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) office near you.

Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program helps people with disabilities who get Social Security benefits re-enter the workforce and become more independent. The Ticket to Work Program offers free access to employment-related services, such as training, transportation, and vocational rehabilitation. You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

A trained Benefits Planner can help you understand your benefits programs. Exactly who you need to contact depends on your situation and the benefits you get.

View DB101's full list of experts who can help you understand different benefits.