Buncombe County Government North Carolina

departments & agencies

Economic Services / adult assistant

40 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 250-5500

Economic Services: Adult AssistanceMedicaid is a health insurance program for those whose income is below the amounts set by the federal and state government.

Adult Assistance Services include:

  • Inpatient Hospital Care
  • Doctor's Visits
  • Outpatient Hospital Visits
  • Dental Care
  • Eyeglasses
  • Clinic Services
  • Care through Licensed Home Care Agencies
  • Prescription Medicine
  • Laboratory and X-ray Services
  • Nursing Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Durable Medical Equipment
    (e.g. wheelchair)
  • Medically Necessary Ambulance Transport
  • Payment of Medicare Premiums

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Appointment Procedure

Walk-in applications taken only.

What to bring with you

  • Birth Certificate or other proof of age
  • Copies of all pay stubs for the last month
  • Your Social Security Card
  • Copies of all medical and life insurance policies
  • A list of all cars, trucks, motorcycles, or other vehicles you own
  • Current financial statements from other sources of family income, such as social security, retirement benefits or pensions, veterans benefits, SSI, child support, or other sources
  • Most recent financial statements from financial institutions (such as bank statements)
  • A list of all real property you own
  • For applicants who are not citizens, proof of residency status

How are services paid for?

Program costs are paid by federal, state and county taxes.

Contact Information

Kathryn Barnwell
(828) 250-5795
kathryn.barnwell@buncombecounty.org

For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services section.