Full Medicaid Coverage is Available for Most Young Adults Who Aged Out of Foster Care
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO KEEP YOUR MEDICAID ACTIVE?
- It’s important to tell the Medicaid caseworker about your status as an aged out foster youth.. Don’t assume the worker has this information available.
- Keep your contact information (phone number, address) up to date with your Medicaid caseworker at the Medicaid office.
- Medicaid sends information by mail informing you of program changes or things you need to do.
- You must connect with the Medicaid office yearly to keep your Medicaid.
WHO COULD YOU CALL FOR HELP?
- Your Foster Care, LINKS, or 18 to 21 Social Worker at Department of Social Services
- The Child Welfare Department at DSS if your SW is no longer working there
- The Case Worker in the Medicaid office at your local/county DSS
- NC Medicaid Contact Center @ 888-245-0179
For more information, visit Fostering Health NC
