Watch for additional changes in federal and state assistance programs. This unit helps find an absent spouse or an ex-spouse who has not made mandated child support payments. In North Carolina, this office works with the Internal Revenue Service to garnishee back support payments from a defaulting spouse's tax returns. Persons not receiving assistance payments may use the locator service for a nominal fee. For more information, contact your county Child Support Enforcement office.
Eligibility depends on net income and other family resources.
Medicaid pays medical bills for eligible low-income people in specific categories who can't afford the cost of health care. Program costs are paid with federal, state, and county taxes. Individuals receiving TANF, General Assistance, Social Security disability payments, and other persons meeting specific income and resource guidelines may be eligible for Medicaid. To apply for TANF or General Assistance, contact your county Department of Social Services. To apply for Social Security disability or SSI, contact your nearest Social Security office.