Adult Medicaid Manual Aged, Blind, and Disabled, Introduction to Medicaid

III. Requirements

In order to receive Medicaid, individuals must meet the requirements under a specific categorical group covered by North Carolina. In addition, financial and non-financial criteria for each group must be met.

This Manual describes the groups North Carolina covers under its Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) program. It also provides instructions for determining eligibility for Medicaid for all non-SSI aged, blind, and disabled individuals. Refer to DMA-5179, MAABD Eligibility Overview Chart, for the ABD group eligibility information.

Refer to the Family and Children's Medicaid Manual, the AFDC Manual or the State/County Special Assistance Manual to determine eligibility for individuals or families who receive Medicaid under another program.