NC Department of Insurance
The Department of Insurance regulates the insurance industry, licenses insurance professionals, provides information about different types of insurance and handles consumer complaints about insurance problems and other insurance related matters. 800-546-5664
Division of Medical Assistance
Oversees Medicaid and NC Health Choice for Children. You may apply for North Carolina Medicaid and/or North Carolina Health Choice for Children at your local Department of Social Services. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are automatically covered for Medicaid. You may apply for SSI at the nearest local Social Security Office. You can call the SSI Office at 1-800-772-1213
Inclusive Health
Inclusive Health, also known as the North Carolina Health Insurance Risk Pool (NCHIRP), provides affordable, individual health insurance coverage for North Carolinians who do not have access to an employer health plan and face higher premiums due to a pre-existing medical condition. It will also offer coverage to individuals who are federally defined HIPAA eligibles or qualify due to loss of employment due to the effects of international trade under the Health Coverage Tax Credit.