North Carolina has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), NC Medicaid, tax credits, and 20+ other North Carolina programs. No SSN required. No account needed.
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What North Carolina residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
Up to $1,023/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $5,500/mo (family of 4)
NC Medicaid
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $45,540/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIEAP / Crisis Intervention Program helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Healthcare.gov
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
North Carolina programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to North Carolina residents.
NC Medicaid (Medicaid)
North Carolina has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $22,025/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $71,280/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $32,080/yr
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $66,000/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $31,920/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $1,023/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
LIEAP / Crisis Intervention Program (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 130% of FPL ($42,900/yr for a family of 4)
Subsidized Child Care Assistance (SCCA)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit to start: $66,000/yr for a family of 4, from North Carolina's own chart
Work First Family Assistance (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 24 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Healthcare.gov
Federal marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
SSI / SSDI
North Carolina does not add a state supplement for a senior living in their own home
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North Carolina Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in North Carolina
Beneficios de SNAP en North Carolina 2026: montos y qué cubre la EBT
Vea los montos de SNAP/FNS en NC para 2026, cómo se calculan, qué compra la EBT, cuándo llega el depósito, los pedidos en línea y la igualación en mercados de agricultores.
October 18, 2026
LIHEAP en Carolina del Norte 2026: Guía Paso a Paso
Cómo solicitar LIHEAP en Carolina del Norte: fechas de solicitud de LIEAP, pasos en ePASS, opciones por teléfono y en papel en el DSS del condado, documentos necesarios y tiempos de trámite.
October 13, 2026
Tiempo de espera por discapacidad en Carolina del Norte 2026: cronología de SSDI por etapa
DDS de Carolina del Norte decide las solicitudes iniciales por discapacidad en aproximadamente 199 días. Vea los tiempos de espera de 2026 por etapa, las cuatro oficinas de audiencias de NC y cómo acelerar el proceso.
October 10, 2026
Pago del Suplemento Estatal de SSI en North Carolina 2026: Cuánto Recibe
North Carolina no paga un suplemento general de SSI. Vea las tarifas 2026 de Asistencia Especial Estatal-Condado para hogares de cuidado de adultos, quién califica y cómo solicitarla.
September 8, 2026
WIC en Carolina del Norte 2026: Límites de Ingresos y Cómo Solicitar
Solicite WIC en Carolina del Norte con el formulario de referencia de NC WIC o en la clínica de su condado. Vea los límites de ingresos de 2026, los documentos requeridos y detalles de la tarjeta eWIC.
August 24, 2026
Período de inscripción especial en Carolina del Norte 2026: eventos que califican
Vea qué eventos de vida califican para abrir un período de inscripción especial de 2026 para cobertura médica en Carolina del Norte, las fechas límite para inscribirse y cómo solicitar en Healthcare.gov.
August 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en North Carolina?
Los residentes de North Carolina pueden calificar para programas que incluyen NC Medicaid (Medicaid), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito NC Medicaid en North Carolina?
Puede solicitar NC Medicaid en línea en https://epass.nc.gov o llamando al 1-888-245-0179. North Carolina ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) (cupones de alimentos) en North Carolina?
Solicite Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) en línea en https://epass.nc.gov o llame al 1-800-662-7030. North Carolina usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 200% del nivel federal de pobreza. Un hogar que califica de esta manera no tiene que pasar la prueba aparte de ingreso neto, aunque su beneficio se sigue calculando con el ingreso neto.