Press Releases
Open Enrollment Extension Until 3 a.m. on December 18
Tuesday, December 17, 2019On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the HealthCare.gov 2020 enrollment period reopened and North Carolinians now have until 3 a.m. on Dec. 18 to sign up for health insurance coverage.
Applications for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Accepted Starting Monday
Tuesday, November 26, 2019The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through county social services departments for the state's Low-Income Energy Assistance Program on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.
Early Childhood Data Available for all NC Counties
Tuesday, November 12, 2019The NC Department of Health and Human Services has released county data for the 10 goals and more than 50 measures that are part of the state’s Early Childhood Action Plan. These new data reports are available for all 100 counties and cover issues such as infant mortality, food and housing security, emergency room visits, child health, foster care, early learning and early literacy.
Eight More North Carolina Museums Offering Reduced or Free Admission for Low-Income Families
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Eight museums in North Carolina have been added to the list of attractions offering free or reduced admission to families that receive benefits from the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program. The project started in 2017 at the state’s aquariums as a joint initiative between the North Carolina Departments of Natural and Cultural Resources and Health and Human Services and was inspired by the national Museums for All program.Low-Income Energy Assistance Still Available for Families Impacted by Cold Weather
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 North Carolinians struggling to pay heating costs have until March 29 to apply for help. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program has $11 million in funding available to cover up to $400 for heating assistance per family. With $11 million in funding still available, eligible households can still apply for and, if approved, receive a one-time payment to their heating vendor to help offset the cost of heating their home. Depending on the household’s primary heating source, the federally funded program will submit a payment in the amount of $200, $300 or $400.March Food and Nutrition Services Benefits To Be Delivered Early
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Because of the federal shutdown at the beginning of the year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to adjust distribution schedules for Food and Nutrition Services benefits. March benefits for all recipients will be distributed by March 3.February Food and Nutrition Benefits to Be Issued Early Because of Federal Shutdown
Friday, January 11, 2019Because of the federal shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to issue February’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits by Sunday, Jan. 20. Benefits would normally be available to families between the 3rd and 21st of February.
State Health Officials Encourage Precautions, Remind North Carolinians of Services During Wintry Weather
Friday, December 7, 2018With temperatures dipping significantly across the state and snow on its way for much of the state, North Carolina health officials are encouraging residents to take health and safety precautions as winter arrives.
Help with Heating Costs Available Starting Dec. 3
Wednesday, November 21, 2018Low-income households with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services that need help covering the cost of heating their home this winter can apply for assistance starting Dec. 3.
More Than 720,000 North Carolinians Receive Disaster Food Assistance After Hurricane Florence
Tuesday, November 20, 2018More than 720,000 North Carolinians in 304,000 households affected by Hurricane Florence received assistance buying food over the past seven weeks, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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