WHAT IS RETROACTIVE MEDICAID?
Someone who has medical bills in one or all 3 months prior to application date may apply for these bills, if all other eligibility factors are met.
WHAT IS CAROLINA ACCESS?
Carolina Access is a way of linking Medicaid recipients to a Primary Care Doctor for their health needs in their community. Dental or Eye doctors are excluded.
Purpose: To provide practical and supportive services to individuals who need help with essential daily activities in the areas of home management and personal care.
Services include:
Social Work Services:
Provides an assessment of need
Knowledge and access to community resources
Development of a service plan and monitoring of service delivery
Education, resource referral and advocacy for services and resources
Purpose: Guardianship involves the provision of services to individuals who are alleged to be incompetent and their families. It includes legal proceedings in which the court finds an adult incompetent and another party is given responsibility for duties relative to the personal affairs and/or property.
The Child Care Subsidy Program office Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, please call (828) 697-5500. Service availability may be limited and names placed on a waiting list.
The Child Day Care Program's goal is to ensure safe, quality, accessible and affordable child care for children in Henderson County. This program supports the independence of families by enabling responsible adults to secure and maintain employment and meet the basic needs of their children.
WHAT IS NC HEALTH CHOICE?
A new program that began October 1, 1998.
Low-income families may still be able to get health insurance for their children. North Carolina's children's health insurance plan "NC Health Choice" will cover children from low-income families that still earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.
