Social Services

Medicaid is required to assure transportation to medical appointments for all eligible individuals who need and request assistance with transportation. Transportation will be available if the recipient receives a Medicaid covered service provided by a qualified Medicaid provider (enrolled as a NC Medicaid provider). Medicaid only pays for the least expensive means suitable to the recipient’s needs. 

For questions about eligibility or scheduling, contact the NEMT unit at 828-694-6161 

State-County Special Assistance (For adult care home residents) 

State and County Special Assistance provides a cash supplement to low income individuals to help pay for room and board in residential facilities. These facilities include: 

Low Income Energy Assistance 

We will begin taking LIEAP applications for our priority group (households with individuals 60+ or disabled individuals received DAAS services) on December 10, 2025.

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.