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Direct File is now available in North Carolina!

Direct File is a simple and secure way to file federal and state taxes for free. Direct File is available to more than a third of North Carolina taxpayers for the 2025 filing season. The tool is available in English and Spanish and offers live-chat assistance in both languages.

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NC Medicaid Children and Families Specialty Plan to start December 1, 2025

NCDHHS Announces NC Medicaid Managed Care Children and Families Specialty Plan.

Learn more about the new NC Medicaid health plan

NC Medicaid for More People

North Carolina has expanded health care coverage to more people. You might be one of them.

Who’s covered, what’s included, how to apply

Notice to Class of Proposed Settlement of Franklin v. Kinsley

This notice has information about a Jan. 13, 2023, court hearing on whether to approve the proposed Settlement Agreement. The Settlement provides important protections for North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries.

Read the proposed settlement notice

I am Interested in NC Medicaid

Eligibility and How to Apply

I Have NC Medicaid

Information for Beneficiaries

I am a NC Medicaid Provider

Resources and Policy Updates

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Ready to Apply for NC Medicaid?

Apply online, in person, by mail, or more. Here's how to do it and what you will need.

NC Medicaid Expansion

NC Medicaid expanded to more people in December 2023. More information about who is newly eligible and what’s covered.

NC Medicaid Enrollment Broker

New NC Medicaid beneficiaries can learn about their health care options and primary care providers, and enroll in a health care option.

Beneficiary Information

Learn about NC Medicaid Managed Care, eligibility, how to apply and more.

NC Medicaid Ombudsman

The NC Medicaid Ombudsman helps NC Medicaid beneficiaries understand NC Medicaid Managed Care. They can help Medicaid beneficiaries when they are not able to solve problems with their provider or health plan. They offer free, confidential support and education about the rights and responsibilities of Medicaid beneficiaries.

Healthy Opportunities Pilots

Research into evidence-based, non-medical interventions for North Carolina residents who are hungry, have unstable housing, lack reliable transportation or who have experienced interpersonal violence.

Transformation to NC Medicaid Managed Care

Find out more about the state’s move to managed care.

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Public notices, proposed policies posted for public comment, fraud and abuse reporting.

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