Health Check and NC Health Choice
Two programs in North Carolina are now available to help children get the insurance they need. Health Check (Medicaid) provides free health insurance to children aged 0 through 20 whose families qualify. NC Health Choice provides free or low cost health insurance to uninsured children aged 0 through 18 whose families cannot pay for private insurance and who do not qualify for Health Check (Medicaid).
What are the benefits?
Eligible children will receive coverage for:
 Well Child Checkups |
Sick Visits |
Lab Tests |
Hospital Care |
| Medicines |
Dental Care |
Counseling |
Therapies |
| Vision and Hearing Care |
Medical Equipment & Supplies |
Immunizations (Shots) |
Surgery |
Additional benefits may be available for children with special health care needs.
How do I know if my child is eligible?
Your child may be eligible for one of these programs if your family size and income (before taxes) is less than:
|
FAMILY SIZE |
MONTHLY INCOME |
FAMILY SIZE |
MONTHLY INCOME |
|
1 |
$1,392 |
5 |
$3,325 |
|
2 |
$1,875 |
6 |
$3,809 |
|
3 |
$2359 |
7 |
$4,292 |
|
4 |
$2,842 |
8 |
$4,775 | Valid through March 2001
Some eligible families, depending on income, may have to pay an enrollment fee and co-payments for their child's care. The fee is $50-$100 per year. Many families do not pay any fees at all.
How do I apply?
To apply for Health Check of NC Health Choice, a person completes one application form. Application forms are available at the following locations or can be downloaded
| Child Care Services Association |
2634 Chapel Hill Blvd. |
403-6950 |
| Duke Children's Primary Care |
6301 Herndon Road;
3024 Pickett Road;
4020 North Roxboro Road |
620-5333 |
| Durham County Department of Social Services |
300 North Duke Street |
560-8000 |
| Durham County Health Department |
|
560-7600 |
| Durham County Library |
all branches |
560-0100 |
| El Centro Hispano |
|
687-4635 |
| Goodwork |
|
682-8473 |
| Lincoln Community Health Center |
1301 Fayetteville Street |
956-4000 |
| Little River Community Health Center |
8305 North Roxboro Road |
471-3231 |
| Northeast Central Durham Resource Center |
|
680-8225 |
| Operation Breakthrough |
200 East Umstead Street |
688-5541 |
| Volunteer Center of Greater Durham |
136 E Chapel Hill Street |
688-8977 |
Families need to bring or mail completed applications, along with proof of income for the past month (wage stubs) and their child's age, to the department of social services in the county where they live..
How do I know if my child is covered?
Your local department of social services reviews all application forms. DSS will inform you by mail or phone if your child qualifies for a program. They will also tell you if you have to pay for an enrollment fee. Children are enrolled in either program for one year. Families must reapply each year.
For more information or to get an application form,
| 1. |
download the Application
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| 2. |
call the NC Family Resource Line at 1-800-367-2229 |
| 3. |
contact your local department of social services: (919) 560-8000 |
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