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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Beaufort County DSS Preparing for Medicaid Expansion

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WASHINGTON, N.C. –– Beaufort County Department of Social Services is making final preparations for the launch of North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. 

 

Medicaid will cover people ages 19 through 64 years with highe...

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Posted on: October 26, 2023

Leggett named director of Beaufort County DSS, effective Jan. 1, 2024

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The Beaufort County Department of Social Services Board is pleased to announce that Deputy Director Lori Leggett has been chosen as the next Beaufort County DSS Director effective Jan. 1, 2024. 

Current DSS Director Melanie Corprew is retiring eff...

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Posted on: October 20, 2023

Medicaid Expansion Information

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North Carolina is expanding who can get Medicaid starting December 1, 2023.

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Beaufort County DSS observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Beaufort County Department of Social Services employees are wearing purple Thursday, June 15, in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines elder abuse as “an intentional act or failure to act that...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Manager’s Recommended Budget Presented to Board

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WASHINGTON, N.C – On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public inspection online at www.BeaufortCountyNC.gov, a...

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