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North Carolina Benefits Screener

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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94%

of families who screened qualified for at least one program

$11,928

max annual Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefit for a family of 4 in North Carolina

20+

federal and state programs checked in one screening

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 $994/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.

How it works

Three steps. Three minutes. No strings attached.

Answer a few questions

Basic info about your household and income. No SSN, no documents, no account needed.

See your North Carolina results

Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.

Apply through official portals

We link you directly to North Carolina's official application sites.

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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 $31,282/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: $994/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: 0% of State Median Income ($60,000/yr for a family of 4)

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 provide a state supplement

Don't leave money on the table

Most North Carolina families qualify for at least one program. The screening is free, private, and takes 3 minutes.

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North Carolina Benefits Guides

In-depth articles about programs in North Carolina

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

Límites de Ingresos de SSI en Carolina del Norte 2026: Cuánto Puede Ganar

Límites de ingresos de SSI en Carolina del Norte para 2026, la tasa federal de beneficios de $994, las reglas del suplemento estatal y cómo solicitar a través del Seguro Social.

July 20, 2026

Planes de Salud del Mercado en Carolina del Norte 2026: Costos y Subsidios

Las primas del mercado de Carolina del Norte subieron 28.6% en promedio en 2026. Vea los límites de ingresos, las reglas de subsidios tras el vencimiento de los créditos ampliados y cómo inscribirse.

July 10, 2026

Calculadora de Subsidios ACA de Carolina del Norte 2026

Estime su subsidio de la ACA de Carolina del Norte para 2026. Vea los límites de ingresos, la fórmula del crédito fiscal para primas y cuánto podría ahorrar en la cobertura del Mercado.

July 8, 2026

Elegibilidad para SSI en Carolina del Norte 2026: Límites de Ingresos y Pagos

Reglas de elegibilidad de SSI en Carolina del Norte para 2026, incluyendo límites de ingresos y recursos, el pago federal de $994, y cómo solicitar a través del Seguro Social.

July 2, 2026

Límites de Ingresos de Medicare en Carolina del Norte 2026: Guía Completa

Límites de ingresos de Medicare en NC para 2026: umbrales de QMB, SLMB, QI y Extra Help, lo que cubre cada programa y cómo solicitar a través de NC DHHS.

June 22, 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. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.