What is Nc Medicaid?
NC Medicaid stands for North Carolina Medicaid, a healthcare program which is provided by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), North Carolina. The department is one of the state-government's agencies, which is accountable for protecting the health of North Carolina state's people. The department offers many necessary human services.
Creation of Program
NC Medicaid program has been launched for poor people and their family members, who cannot afford medical treatment expenditures. According to this program, the Department of Health and Human Services providing few assistance to individual and families such as doctor bills, hospital bills, nursing home and dental care services, personal care, mental health care and other medical services. Medicaid includes children, persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
NC Medicaid History
The health program was established in 1969. In 1978, the operations of NC Medicaid were went in the hands of newly formed Division of Medical Assistance (DMA). The people can use the online services for applying Medicaid program, finding medical professional and accessing other health services.
Introduction to Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Health and Human Services are associated with its thirty divisions and offices, which are divided in four sections, i.e. health, human services, administrative and support functions. The entire divisions and offices are operated under nearly 18,000 employees.