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February FNS Benefits to Be Issued Early
Due to the federal shutdown, states have been asked by the USDA to issue February’s Food and Nutrition Services benefits by Jan. 20. January benefits are not affected, but additional benefits cannot be added for future months until the shutdown ends.
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Get Your Flu Vaccination
DHHS officials are encouraging residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against the flu.
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Transition to Medicaid Managed Care Approved
North Carolina has received approval from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the transition to Medicaid managed care and integrate physical health, behavioral health and pharmacy benefits.
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Mobile App Available for People in FNS, Work First Programs
People who receive help buying food through the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program or cash assistance through the Work First program can now access account information through a free mobile application called ebtEDGE.
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Hurricane Florence Recovery
Hurricane Florence caused wide-ranging effects on North Carolina and the people that DHHS serves.
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What We Do
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
Local Social Services Office
Every county in North Carolina has its own local social services agency. If you have questions, they have answers. We're here to help you find contact information for your local county office.
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