Press Releases
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.
Residents of Three More Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence Can Apply for Help Buying Food
Wednesday, October 31, 2018Starting Thursday, residents of Chatham, Durham and Guilford counties impacted by Hurricane Florence will be able to apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP.”
More Than $30 Million in Assistance Available for Families Who Need Emergency Help Heating Their Homes
Tuesday, October 30, 2018The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding North Carolinians that more than $30 million in funds are available for families who need emergency help heating their homes through the Crisis Intervention Program.
North Carolina Receives 1115 Waiver Approval, a Major Milestone for Medicaid and NC Health Care System
Wednesday, October 24, 2018North Carolina today received federal approval to implement the transition to Medicaid managed care and integrate physical health, behavioral health and pharmacy benefits. Receiving approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the amended 1115 Demonstration Waiver application submitted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in 2017 is a major milestone in implementing North Carolina’s Medicaid Transformation and in moving the state’s health care system toward further integration and coordination.
This Saturday is Deadline for People Impacted by Hurricane to Apply for Help Buying Food in 27 Counties
Friday, October 5, 2018The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding people impacted by Hurricane Florence that applications for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP,” will be accepted no later than Saturday, Oct. 6, in 27 of the 28 counties currently eligible for the program.
Greene County Residents Affected by Hurricane Florence Can Apply for Help Buying Food Starting Wednesday
Tuesday, October 2, 2018Starting Wednesday, Greene County residents impacted by Hurricane Florence will be able to apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP,” Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday.
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