Applications are taken at the local Department of Social Services - Stanly County Commons, 1000 North First Street, Suite 2, Albemarle, during normal hours of operation.  Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.

• Medicare cards
• Social Security cards
• All life insurance policies
• All health insurance policies and/or cards and the premium paid
• Recent bank statement (including checking and savings accounts)
• all information concerning assets such as stocks, bonds, certificates of deposits, IRA's or other retirement accounts
• Pre-paid burial contracts with a funeral home
• Medical bills
• If working, proof of income
• Proof of unearned income (retirement, etc.) except Social Security Income

This program is for persons 65 and older or, if under 65 having met the Social Security definition of disability. This is a full Medicaid program that pays for Medicare premiums, hospital bills, doctor's office visits, and prescription drugs.   Effective January 1, 2006,  Medicaid recipients, who also have Medicare, will receive drug benefits under Medicare.  It also helps with the cost of care in a nursing facility. Income and reserve requirements must be met.

If the income exceeds the state guideline, a deductible must be met based on income. A deductible is the amount of medical expenses that must be incurred before Medicaid can be authorized, for someone living in a private living arrangement.

For a Long Term Care situation, a Patient Monthly Liability (PML) is assigned to the nursing facility, based on income. This is the amount that a person owes for their cost of care to stay in the facility.

This program is for persons that have Medicare, parts A and/or B that meet income and reserve requirements. This is a limited Medicaid program that pays for Medicare premiums, hospital bills, and doctor's office visits. This program does not pay for prescriptions.

This program is for persons that have Medicare, parts A and/or B that meet income and reserve requirements. This programs pays for Medicare premiums only.

This program is for persons living in a domiciliary (rest home) care facility. Eligible persons receive a supplemental check to help pay for their stay. In addition, they receive full Medicaid benefits.

Medical assistance is available for pregnant women who fall below the income guidelines. The coverage is for pregnancy related procedures only. Once determined eligible for MPW, the coverage continues through the postpartum period regardless of income or other changes.

Medical assistance for children or individuals under the age of 19. There are three different income categories based on the age of the individual. The income limits are highest for very young children. There are no reserve limits or deductibles for this program.

Medical insurance administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. This program is for individuals under age 19 who’s income is too high for Medicaid and who do not have private insurance.  Depending on the family’s income there may be co-payments for prescriptions, doctor visits, and emergency room visits. Some families may need to pay an enrollment fee of $100 maximum before benefits are issued. This enrollment fee covers the child/children for one year.

Click here to go directly to NCHC application, two pages of information, and a four-page application.  You may complete the application on-line, print, and submit to DSS.

Carolina ACCESS is a managed care program that provides a more efficient and effective healthcare system for Medicaid recipients. This program links Medicaid recipients with a primary care provider who delivers and coordinates their health care needs.  This improves patient access to physicians, enhances patient/Doctor relations, and reduces inappropriate or unnecessary use of medical services.