Apply for Medicaid (health coverage)
Provided by: Wake County Health & Human Services (for NC Medicaid) (Wake County)
Medicaid is health coverage for eligible children, adults and families, with no monthly fee and copays of no more than $4. In Wake County you apply online through the State’s ePASS site or through Wake County Health & Human Services.
Ways to do it
What you need
- Information about your household and income. Ask what documents to send when you apply.
Steps online (phone, tablet or computer)
- Check the NC Medicaid eligibility page to see if you might qualify.
- Apply online at ePASS, creating an account and entering your own information.
Steps by phone
- Or call Wake County Health & Human Services at 919-212-7000 for help applying.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Depends on age, household size, income and other factors. Many adults ages 19 to 64 qualify since NC expanded Medicaid. Check current limits on the NC Medicaid eligibility page.
- If you already have Medicaid, report changes and choose a Medicaid managed care plan through the links on the Wake County Medicaid page.
- The NC Medicaid Ombudsman gives free, confidential help to people with Medicaid.
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Draft: compiled from official pages but not yet checked by a volunteer. Last checked 2026-11-04.
Sources: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/programs-services/medicaid
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