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: 

Disaster Energy Assistance Program

Disaster Energy Benefits can help those who suffered losses related to Hurricane Helene. Benefits can be used to help pay for:  

Types of Medical Assistance Programs 

Medicaid may be available to people who are: 

SUN Bucks: Summer grocery benefits per eligible child. 

Families can receive $120 in SUN Bucks grocery-buying benefits per eligible school-aged child on a debit-like card to buy nutritious food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and some online retailers. Learn more and find out if your child is eligible at ncdhhs.org/SUNBucks.

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DISASTER RENTAL ASSISTANCE

The goals of these funds are to address critical housing needs across various vulnerable populations. The funds will ensure that families have access to adequate housing.   The funds will aim to address and prevent homelessness by providing housing stability for individuals and families at risk.

Eligibility Criteria: