More than 650,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health care through Medicaid expansion, including veterans and workers in child care, construction, hospitality, home health care and other industries essential to the state.
Since Medicaid expansion launched on Dec. 1, 2023:
6.1 million prescriptions were filled by new enrollees for heart health, diabetes, seizures and other illnesses.
$86 million in claims for dental services have been covered by Medicaid for the expansion population.
233,000+ members of rural communities, more than one in three of all newly eligible people, who may not otherwise have access to health care, enrolled in Medicaid.
Overdoses in North Carolina have decreased, with visits to emergency departments down by 29% and suspected overdose deaths down by 27% from 2023 to 2024. There are more behavioral health providers serving people covered by Medicaid since expansion.
Currently, Congress is considering changes to Medicaid that could reduce the number of people who have health coverage and/or the health services covered. In addition, you can learn more about NC Medicaid and how it supports the health of our communities. Check out the resources below:
Medicaid Expansion: Information on eligibility, how to apply and where to get support
Medicaid Expansion Toolkit: Free digital, multilingual resources to help spread the word about Medicaid expansion in NC
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