North Carolina Health Choice
The North Carolina Health Choice for Children program provides low cost medical insurance for children under age 19.
The purpose of the program is to provide assistance to families whose income is less than 200% of the Federal Poverty
Level and whose children may not be eligible for Medicaid.
Applications can be made at the following School Health Alliance Sites:
- Mineral Springs School Health Center, 4558 Ogburn Avenue
- Winston-Salem Prep Academy, 1215 N. Cameron Avenue
- Ashley Elementary School, 1647 E. 21st St.
- Meadowlark Elementary and Middle Schools, 301 and 401 Meadowlark Dr.
- North Forsyth High School, 5705 Shattalon Dr.
Current Income Limits:
| Family Size |
Monthly Income |
| 2 |
$2,282 |
| 3 |
$2,862 |
| 4 |
$3,442 |
| 5 |
$4,022 |
| 6 |
$4,602 |
| 7 |
$5,182 |
| 8 |
$5,762 |
An annual premium may be charged depending upon a sliding scale based on income. The maximum premium charged to a
family regardless of the number of children is $100 per year. Annual re-enrollment is necessary for continuing
coverage. Any questions can be directed to Sherri Cook at (336) 703-3869.
You may also apply for Family and Children's Medicaid and NC Health Choice by completing a mail-in Medicaid/NCHC
application. To obtain a copy of the mail in application in English, click here.
For a copy of the mail in application in Spanish, click here.
The completed mail-in application must be returned to the Dept. of Social Services Building at 741 North
Highland Avenue or mailed to:
Forsyth County Department of Social Services
P.O. Box 999
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
ATTN: NCHC
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Contact Information
Temporary Economic Assistance (TEAM)
741 North Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Direct Phone Lines:
Child Day Care
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3805
Child Support
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3801
Energy Assistance
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3785
Family/Children's Medicaid
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3803
Food Stamps
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3800
N.C. Health Choice
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3803
Work First Cash Assist.
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3802
Work First Employment Ser.
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3804
Work Permits
. . . . . . . . . (336) 703-3600
Fax Lines:
(336) 727-8348
Work First, Day Care
and Transportation
(336) 748-3708
(336) 748-3130
Family & Children's
Medicaid and N.C.
Health Choice
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 999
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Office Hours
8:00 - 5:00
Monday - Friday
(check programs for specific hours applications are taken)
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