North Carolina, Charlotte – State officials urge Medicaid, FNS and WIC recipients to be alert to changes coming due to the end of the federal public health emergency on May 11.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) encourages recipients to take steps to keep their information up to date.
The department noted that, in the case of Medicaid, recertifications (renewals) began on April 1 and will continue based on the beneficiary's renewal date.
In connection with WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children), certain types of milk, yogurt and bread/rolls will be more limited after August 1.
On the other hand, it encourages reporting changes in expenses and income to the FNS (Food and Nutrition Services) known as “Food Stamps” or “Food Stamps”, to make sure the benefits are correct.
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Which are the steps to follow
The NCDHHS is sharing information with grassroots entities and organizations, so that they can disseminate all these changes in the community and request that the following steps be followed:
1.Update information with:
Medicaid: For this you can visit the site of the EPASS or call your local Department of Social Services (DSS).
FNS: Communicate with the local DSS office
WIC: communicate with the local agency from WIC
2.Be careful of:
Check for official mail in your mailbox, email or text messages, with instructions on when and how to renew coverage or benefits.
3.Respond as soon as possible
Respond immediately with updated information. Submit forms before the due date.
How to apply for Medicaid in North Carolina?
Changes to Medicaid, WIC and Health Stamps
If you have more questions about Medicaid recertification, you can go to to the NCDHHS Medicaid site.
Medicaid eligibility will expand when the budget is enacted.
NCDHHS says the exact timing of this is unknown.
Beneficiaries who no longer qualify for Medicaid may qualify for insurance assistance through https://www.healthcare.gov or by calling: 1-800-318-2596.
If further assistance with food is needed, additional information can be obtained by calling 211, or by visiting the food resource site from NCDHHS.
Also, you can visit the site of the WIC.
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