Automatic Eligibility For Medicaid

Individuals who qualify for certain cash assistance programs automatically qualify for Medicaid without a separate application. If cash assistance ends, the Medicaid may be continued if the individual meets the eligibility criteria for another type of Medicaid. The programs which include automatic Medicaid are:

Work First Family Assistance for families with children
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for elderly, blind and disabled individuals
State/County Special Assistance (SA) assistance for payment of rest home expenses for elderly, blind and disabled individuals

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the following pages was considered correct at the time of publication. Buncombe County Government reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.

For Adults

For Children

For Community Health

For Expectant Mothers

For Families

For Medicaid

For Minorities

For Prescription Assistance

For Seniors

For Veterans

For Your Health

For Employment Assistance