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DSS presents Medicaid overview to commissioners; staff say 6,000 Burke residents on expansion
Summary
The Department of Social Services presented a high-level overview of Medicaid programs, eligibility pathways, application channels, and long-term care pathways. Staff reported about 6,000 Burke County residents are enrolled through Medicaid expansion and described NC Fast limitations and caseworker training needs.
The Burke County Department of Social Services gave commissioners a deep-dive overview of Medicaid programs, eligibility rules, application channels and long-term care pathways, and asked the board to accept the report. The Board voted to accept the report as presented.
Corey Bushel Wellman, DSS director, introduced Amanda Grady (assistant director, economic services) and Tammy (program manager for Medicaid), who described Medicaid history, covered populations and the state's role in administration. Tammy noted that Medicaid expansion…
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