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Congress Reaches Deal to Reopen Federal Government; Full November SNAP Benefits Loaded on EBT Cards Friday
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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NCDHHS Pauses Full SNAP Payments After Court Decision; Remains Ready to Process Benefits When Authorized by Federal Government
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night…
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SNAP Beneficiaries Will Receive Partial November Benefits
As the federal government shutdown continues, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received guidance from the United…
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NCDHHS Celebrates Third Anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, New Resources Available to Help Those in Need
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services this week celebrates three years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,…
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Disaster Energy Assistance Available to 25 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene to Help with Heating Costs and Repairs During Winter Beginning Jan. 15
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began accepting applications from…
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Supplemental Disaster Benefits Issued to People Receiving Food and Nutrition Benefits in 23 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
In response to Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing one-time disaster supplement benefits…
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NC Medicaid Expansion Continues to Bring Health Care to More North Carolinians
PRESS RELEASE — As of Feb. 1, 2024, 346,408 newly eligible North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid and now have…
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North Carolina Gets Federal Approval to Launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received final federal approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services so…
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Potential EBT Card Scam Detected; NCDHHS Replacing EBT Cards, Encourages Caution With Sensitive Personal Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has become aware of a potential scam targeting Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries.…
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NCDHHS Announces P-EBT Updates and Summer 2023 Information
A program that helped 1.6 million children get healthy food for the last three years is coming to an end,…
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