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North Carolina Medicaid and Health Choice offer different ways that may help pay for some or all of the cost of health care. Each program helps people and families with certain health needs, and income and resource limits. 

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STEP 1: Learn if you are eligible for Medicaid or Health Choice

STEP 2: Apply for Medicaid or Health Choice

STEP 3: Find the programs and services right for you

STEP 4: Choose a doctor and medical home

STEP 5: Look for your ID card in the mail

If you are receiving Medicaid, choose a health plan by Dec. 13, 2019. There is a new way to start getting Medicaid health care. Most people will get the same Medicaid services in a new way through health plans. 

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