Medicaid provides medical coverage, based on income and assets, for families with children, Adults 65 and older or disabled (including Long Term Care). Health Choice is for children in families up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.    

Cynthia Cason
Program Manager        
Office: 919-560-8740
Fax: 919-560-8103        
Email: ccason@durhamcountync.gov         

To learn more about services provided, eligibility, applications and referrals, click here: Program Directory  (PDF)     

Or visit the following link to obtain more information: NCDHHS Healthy Start Foundation

Apply for Medicaid and Health Choice

Applying for Medicaid Just Got EASIER

To apply for Medicaid you can choose from the following options:        

1. Download a Medicaid application then complete it and mail it back to the agency.
2. Pick up an application at any Durham DSS office, public library, or other public human services agency, then complete it and mail it back to the agency.
3. Visit the DSS office at 300 N. Duke St. between 8:15 am and 5:30 PM to meet with a Medicaid worker to help complete your application. Health Choice/Family and Children's Medicaid Application  (Word)
   Adult Medicaid Application  (PDF)
   
   Other resources:
   Documents you can include with your Medicaid application
    Adult Medicaid brochure (PDF)
   Family & Children Medicaid and Health Choice brochure (PDF)
   
   External resources:
   North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance
   Senior PharmAssist
   Lincoln Community Health Center
   Durham County Health Department
   Medicaid Eligibility Desk Reference
   North Carolina Institute of Medicine