As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual health insurance
Fully insured group health plan
State continuation coverage
Conversion coverage
Contact:
North Carolina Department of Insurance
(800) 546-5664 (in-state only)
(919) 807-6750 (out-of-state)
http://www.ncdoi.com/default.asp
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Technical Assistance and Inquiries, Washington, D.C.
(202)219-8776
For Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration: Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications:
(866) 444-EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/
For questions about:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Contact:
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
(800) 250-3630
http://www.bcbsnc.com/
For questions about:
Medicaid
Contact:
Department of Social Services, CARE-LINE
(800) 662-7030 Information/Referral Service
(919) 733-3055
(919) 855-4400 (in-state)
(919) 733-4851 (TTY), or email
care.line@ncmail.net
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss
For questions about:
North Carolina Health Choice for Children
Contact:
North Carolina Family Health Resource Line
(800) 367-2229
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/cpcont.htm#app
For questions about:
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
Contact:
Department of Health and Human Services, Chronic Disease and Injury Section
(919) 707-5200
http://www.ncpublichealth.com/chronicdiseaseandinjury/index.htm
For questions about:
The Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
(866) 628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0..id=187948.00.html
(Click on HCTC); or call HCTC customer service center
