DHHS’ Office of Rural Health, the oldest in the United States, is celebrating 45 years of service improving access to health care for the people of North Carolina.

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.

Open enrollment for 2019 coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace has begun. Look for plans and see what savings you may qualify for. Participated during 2018? Update your info and revisit your options.

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.

DHHS officials are encouraging residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against the flu.

Hurricane Florence caused wide-ranging effects on North Carolina and the people that DHHS serves.