News Archives

2009

Now available! Updated Health Check/NC Health Choice fact sheets and envelope stuffers with income guidelines for 2009-2010
New bilingual Health Check/NCHealth Chocie fact sheets and envelope stuffers available from the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation...(3/09)

Improved medical home bookmarks
Starting in winter 2009, improved medical home bookmarks will be available after the current supply runs out...(3/09)

Medical home educational materials survey 2008 results
The "Medical home educational survey 2008" conducted online last December drew 181 people who shared their thoughts...(3/09)

New! Making Ends Meet: A North Carolina Resource Guide
In tough economic times, many families need help in meeting their basic needs. To aid families and the professionals who serve them, a new publication...(3/09)

2008

New Multimedia Web site
The newly-created "Multimedia" link at the NC Healthy Start Foundation's web site is at your disposal. You can view or listen to all the Health Check/ NC Health Choice and medical home public service announcements...(11/08)

Health Check/NC Health Choice materials survey 2008
Thank you very much to all Health Check Coordinators and health care professionals who responded to the electronic Health Check /NC Health Choice materials survey conducted during the summer 2008...(11/08)

Folded Health Check/NC Health Choice fact sheets out of stock until 2009
Due to an increased demand for the educational materials, the
NC Healthy Start Foundation has run out of the folded HC/NCHC fact sheets (item #D4BR)...(10/08)

Now available! HC/NCHC fact sheets in sIX new languages
With the help of many hands, the 2008 Health Check/NC Health Choice Fact Sheet is now available online...(5/08)

2007

Now available - new HC/NCHC fact sheets and envelopestuffers for 2007-2008
New bilingual Health Check/NC Health Choice fact sheets and envelope stuffers with income guidelines effective April 1, 2007...(4/07)

2006

New Health Check/NC Health Choice envelope stuffer with current income guidelines is now available!
A two-sided Health Check/NC Health Choice envelope stuffer that includes current income guidelines is now available through the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation...(9/06)

NEW! "Choosing a quality medical home" bookmark is now available. A new bilingual (English/Spanish) bookmark entitled "Choosing a Quality Medical Home" is now available from the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation...(9/06)

Update on new medicaid requirements to establish citizenship and Identity
AND materials to help you notify families of these new requirements:
In early July 2006, a “News” article was posted on the HC-NCHC Outreach Web page entitled “New Requirements to Document Citizenship and Identity Become Effective September 1, 2006 for Medicaid.” This update will highlight some of the most significant policy shifts....(8/06)

New requirements to document citizenship & identity become effective
Septrember 1, 2006 for medicaid: Due to provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act signed into law by President Bush on February 8, 2006, new requirements to document citizenship and identity become effective September 1, 2006 in North Carolina for citizens of all ages applying for or renewing their Medicaid coverage....(7/06)

New bilingual (English/Hmong) brochures now available! Thanks to Tong Yang, Executive Director, United Hmong Association of North Carolina, bilingual English/Hmong brochures are now available!...(7/06)

Now available - new HC/NCHC fact sheets for 2006-2007 -- New HC/NCHC Bilingual Fact Sheets with this year's income guidelines (effective April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007) are now available!... (4/06)

Cover the Uninsured Week - May 1-7, 2006 Cover the Uninsured Week will be held May 1-7, 2006!...(4/06)

Updated HC/NCHC powerpoint presentations (in English and Spanish) available online The Health Check/NC Health Choice PowerPoint Presentations have been updated and are now available online for your use!...(4/06)

NC Healthy Start Foundation launches Spanish language Web site! The North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation announces the launch of a Spanish language Web site, as part of their effort to better serve North Carolina's increasing Latino population...(2/06)

2005

2005 NC Legislation impacting HC/NCHC Effective January 1, 2006, there will be changes in Health Check (Medicaid) and NC Health Choice that affect eligibility...(11/05)

The why and how of transition for children ages birth through 5 from NC Health Choice to Health Check
The NC General Assembly passed legislation that will move children ages birth through 5 (and under 200% FPL) from NC Health Choice (NCHC) to the Health Check (Medicaid) Program effective January 1, 2006...(11/05)

Outreach and education for transition Family Outreach , Provider Outreach and concerns especially relevant to children with special health care needs. ...(11/05)

New look for NC Healthy Start Foundation Web site
As you may have noticed, the NC Healthy Start Foundation web site has undergone an "extreme makeover" for its 15th year anniversary....(11/05)

New Ana María fotonovela promotes child health insurance
"Más vale prevenir que lamenter" ("It is better to prevent than lament") is a fun ny and informative booklet explaining the differences in how the health care system in the United States works as compared to...(11/05)

Two new staff join the state NC Health Choice team
Welcome to Cinnamon Narron and Danielle Matula!...(11/05)

New! Electronic media promotes the Medical home message and Health Check / NC Health Choice to the Latino population
Univision (WUVC) is a Spanish-language television station...(4/05)

Medical Home campaign is popular! During the first 6 months, State & local staff and health care providers have been working hard to introduce this Campaign ...(4/05)

Medical Home and Health Check / NC Health Choice ad and article published in early childcare directories
An ad and article about Medical Home and Health Check / NC Health Choice was placed in the 2005 issues of Early Childcare Directories for the Triangle and Charlotte/Mecklenburg (7-county) areas of the state...(4/05)

Medco is now the prescription drug benefit manager for NC Health Choice
During March, families whose children are enrolled in NC Health Choice received a packet in the mail explaining the benefit...(4/05)

Health Choice remains OPEN
Word from the Governor's office and the Department of Health and Human Services is that there are no plans to freeze NC Health Choice enrollment this year...(4/05)

North Carolina Family Health Resource line -- one number, many resources
Did you know that this line offers families information, referral and advocacy services on a variety of health topics? ...(4/05)

Linking families to the right toll - free line the first time
There are several Toll-Free Lines that serve families enrolled in our state's child health insurance programs - Health Check and NC Health Choice. Understanding how each one works is key to making the correct referral the first time...(4/05)

2004

Children with special needs helpline -- 1-800-737-3028
...is a toll-free line for those living with, caring for or concerned about a child with special needs...(7/04)

NC General Assembly passes budget and appropriates $6.6 million additional dollars for NC Health Choice for children!
...As a result, the Division of Medical Assistance has confirmed that closing the program to new enrollees has been postponed indefinitely...(7/04)

New education campaig nlaunched: "The right call every time. your Medical home."
The New Medical Home Education Materials have arrived and are available for bulk ordering! ...(7/04)

2004 NC Health Choice handbook now Available Online
Both the English and Spanish versions are now available...(7/04)

New-- Printable Maps!
Percent of population by Census block group for different race/ethnicity groupings now available online
These maps show statewide patterns of population density by race/ethnicity and may be helpful as... (6/04)

Dental varnish now covered by NC Health Choice!
Retroactive to November 1, 2003, a Dental Varnish Services Package (similar to the services ...(6/04)

Family Liason Specialist hired to bring family perspective to programs that serve children with special health care needs
Welcome to Marlyn Wells, the first Family Liaison Specialist with the Division of Public Health's Children & Youth Branch! ...(6/04)

Comparable re-enrollment data now available for both NC Health Choice and Medicaid for infants and children (MIC)
Comparable Re-enrollment Data for both NC Health Choice and Medicaid for Infants and Children (MIC) is now available... (6/04)

Age & race/ethnicity data now available online for NC Health Choice and Medicaid children
Age and Race/Ethnicity Data ...is now available online from the Eligibility Information System through XPTR on the first workday of the month.... (6/04)

2003

New statewide minority outreach consultant
Kimberly Duarte Sauls joins the HC/NCHC team... (11/03)

Child Care directors
across state learn about the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Project and Health Check/NC Health Choice... (10/03)

New NC Health Choice Physician certification forms
for Special Needs Determination go into effect 9/03... (9/03)