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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tell me if I'm eligible for Medicaid? Read our eligibility summary for Medicaid in North Carolina. A trip to your local department of social services is the best way to determine your eligibility.
How can I get a copy of my birth certificate (or a marriage, divorce, or death certificate)? Visit our Vital Records web site.
How do I report suspected child abuse? If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or if you think a child may have died from being mistreated, you must report what you know to the county Department of Social Services. Need to know more? Here is more information on detecting abuse and neglect.
What is the legal age when a child may be left home alone? There is no age specified by law that a child can be left alone in North Carolina. Parents and caretakers must look at the child's maturity, the safety of the community, and access to emergency assistance. A child may be mature enough to stay alone, but not to care for younger siblings. If you are concerned that a child is left alone and is unsafe, call your county department of social services.
How do I check to see if there have been complaints made against my doctor? The N.C. Medical Board can tell you if a licensed doctor has been disciplined by the Board. Call them at 919-326-1100.
I'm a working parent who can't afford health insurance for my children. Can you help? NC Health Choice for Children is comprehensive health insurance that covers everything from well-child checkups to hospitalization. It is designed for working parents, such as contract employees, day care and nursing home workers, state employees and entrepreneurs who work hard, but who can't afford private insurance.
How do I choose a nursing home or adult care home? Our Division of Aging and Adult Services has lots of good information, including a FAQ for older adults.
How can I find what child care is available in my neighborhood and find out whether it's good quality care? The Resources in Child Care database includes every regulated child care center or home in the state. You can search for child care by county, by city or by zip code and get information about their state license, the capacity of the facility, and whether the center or home is approved to participate in subsidized child care.
Where do I complain about an unhealthy restaurant or hotel/motel? Food and lodging sanitation, as well as other environmental health issues such as the safety of the water supply and swimming pools are handled by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in their Division of Environmental Health. If you are concerned about an unhealthy restaurant or hotel/motel, the Food and Lodging Sanitation Branch can help.
Where do I get a work permit for my teenager? The NC Department of Labor describes the process of getting a youth employment certificate.
How do I get certified as a nurse aide? The Health Care Personnel Registry Section of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services certifies nurse aides. For more information call (919) 733-8500, or (919) 733-2786 or go to their web site. To get certified, you must have successfully completed either a state-approved Nurse Aide I training and competency evaluation program, or successfully passed a state-approved competency evaluation program through a state-approved program.
How do I check on the certification of a nurse aide applying for a job in my health care facility? There are three options: [1] You may telephone the North Carolina Nurse Aide I and Health Care Personnel Registry voice response system, (919) 715-0562. You must be prepared to provide the Social Security number of the individual you are checking. The telephone system operates 24/7. [2] You may use the N.C. Health Care Personnel Registry Internet web site, www.ncnar.org. The site requires entry of a valid Social Security number to check the status of an individual. [3] You may contact the Health Care Personnel Registry Office directly, work days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (919) 715-0562.
Who licenses doctors and other professionals in North Carolina? Professional examining and licensing boards are not a part of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. We've listed the ones that our readers might be interested in.
Board of Licensed
Professional Counselors
Phone: 919-661-0820
Board
of Dental Examiners
15100 Weston Parkway, Suite 101
Cary, NC 27513
919-678-8223
NC
Medical Board
1201 Front Street, Ste 100, Raleigh NC 27609
Phone 919-326-1100
Fax 919-326-1130
NC
Board of Nursing
3724 National Drive Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27612
919-782-3211
NC Board of
Nursing Home Administrators
3733 National Drive, Suite 228,
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone 919-571-4164
Board
of Pharmacy
(mailing address)
NC Board of Pharmacy
PO Box 4560
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515-4560
(physical address)
NC Board of Pharmacy
6015 Farrington Rd., Suite 201
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27517
Phone: 919-942-4454
Fax: 919-967-5757
NC
Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
18 West Colony Place, Suite 120,
Durham NC 27705
919-490-6393
NC Psychology
Board
895 State Farm Road, Suite 101,
Boone, NC 28607
828-262-2258
Certification
Board for Social Work
PO Box 1043 Asheboro, NC 27204
336-625-1679