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What you need to know about upcoming changes to NC Medicaid

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 2 million North Carolinians are on Medicaid. Changes are coming to the North Carolina insurance program that could impact about 1.6 million of those currently enrolled.

North Carolina Medicaid is shifting to new health plans. Those currently enrolled, need to choose a plan by May 13. The state will select a plan for enrollees who miss the deadline.

If you pick a plan, then change your mind, you will have 90 days to make the change. After 90 days, you will need a special reason for changing plans.

Click here to see information on each plan.  

Ways to enroll:

Online at ncmedicaidplans.gov.

By phone at 833-870-5500 (TTY: 833-870-5588).

By mail – use the forms in the enrollment packet.

The free NC Medicaid app on Google Play or the App Store.