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Picture of people giving thumbs ups with the following text: Starting December, more people can get health coverage through Medicaid. How To Apply: • The easiest way to apply starting December is online anytime at epass.nc.gov - a secure, self-service website that lets you avoid wait times for in-person applications. Completed online applications may also be processed faster. • If you cannot apply online, you can: • Apply in person at 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217. • Call (336) 290-0663 or (336) 570-6532 and complete a telephone application. • Submit a completed paper application to 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Suite C, Burlington, NC 27217 or by fax to (336) 260-8651. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. Incomplete applications may take longer. Be sure to visit the DSS website to stay up-to-date! Picture of people giving thumbs ups with the following text: Starting December, more people can get health coverage through Medicaid. How To Apply: • The easiest way to apply starting December is online anytime at epass.nc.gov - a secure, self-service website that lets you avoid wait times for in-person applications. Completed online applications may also be processed faster. • If you cannot apply online, you can: • Apply in person at 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217. • Call (336) 290-0663 or (336) 570-6532 and complete a telephone application. • Submit a completed paper application to 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Suite C, Burlington, NC 27217 or by fax to (336) 260-8651. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. Incomplete applications may take longer. Be sure to visit the DSS website to stay up-to-date! Picture of people giving thumbs ups with the following text: Starting December, more people can get health coverage through Medicaid. How To Apply: • The easiest way to apply starting December is online anytime at epass.nc.gov - a secure, self-service website that lets you avoid wait times for in-person applications. Completed online applications may also be processed faster. • If you cannot apply online, you can: • Apply in person at 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217. • Call (336) 290-0663 or (336) 570-6532 and complete a telephone application. • Submit a completed paper application to 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Suite C, Burlington, NC 27217 or by fax to (336) 260-8651. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. Incomplete applications may take longer. Be sure to visit the DSS website to stay up-to-date!

Alamance County DSS Preparing for Medicaid Expansion

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, County News, Departments, General News, Social Services.

Picture of people giving thumbs ups with the following text: Starting December, more people can get health coverage through Medicaid. How To Apply: • The easiest way to apply starting December is online anytime at epass.nc.gov - a secure, self-service website that lets you avoid wait times for in-person applications. Completed online applications may also be processed faster. • If you cannot apply online, you can: • Apply in person at 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington, NC 27217. • Call (336) 290-0663 or (336) 570-6532 and complete a telephone application. • Submit a completed paper application to 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Suite C, Burlington, NC 27217 or by fax to (336) 260-8651. It can take up to 45 days to process your application. Incomplete applications may take longer. Be sure to visit the DSS website to stay up-to-date!

The Alamance County Department of Social Services (DSS) is gearing up for the initiation of North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023.

Approximately 11,000 residents in Alamance County stand to become eligible for Medicaid through this expansion. Those presently receiving Medicaid Family Planning benefits may find themselves automatically enrolled in this comprehensive healthcare coverage. Notification will be sent to those individuals eligible for automatic enrollment.

Under the Medicaid Expansion Plan, coverage will extend to citizens aged 19 to 64 with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level. This opens up the possibility of healthcare coverage through Medicaid for individuals who may not have qualified in the past.

Alamance County DSS encourages residents interested in enrolling for Medicaid under the expanded guidelines to utilize the convenient online application process at epass.nc.gov. A quick alternative to accessing the online application is scanning the QR code with a mobile device. This method is recognized as the fastest and easiest way to apply for benefits.

Alternatively, applicants can download the application from the website and submit it via mail, fax to (336) 260-8651 or the drop-off box conveniently located at the HSC entrance at the DSS building, 319 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., in Burlington.

While in-person applications are accepted, applicants should anticipate longer wait times due to expected high demand. To assist us with processing times, it is recommended to apply online at epass.nc.gov or by using the provided QR code.

Recognizing the significance of Medicaid Expansion for the community, Alamance County DSS staff have diligently worked to prepare for this expansion. Anticipating a surge in demand, applicants may experience prolonged wait times during the application and processing of Medicaid Expansion benefits. We ask for your understanding and patience during this time.

To further assist the community, Alamance County DSS will host an outreach event providing information and assistance with the application process. The details for this event will be announced shortly.

For more information on eligibility criteria and various application methods, please visit our website.

Notice of Recessed Special Joint Meeting

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County News, General News, Public Events.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will reconvene for a public meeting with the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 3:00 pm. This meeting is a continuation of the meetings held on August 28, 2023 and August 30, 2023 which were each recessed, but not adjourned.

Please note the location of the meeting:
Professional Library, Alamance-Burlington School System Administrative Offices
1712 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
This 30th day of August 2023.

Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board
Alamance County Board of Commissioners

Notice of Data Incident – EMS Billing

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, EMS, General News, Website Announcements.

EMS Management and Consultants, Inc. (“EMS|MC”) recently notified certain of its EMS agency customers of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain patients. As we work toward notifying impacted individuals directly, we are providing information about the event, our response, and steps potentially impacted individuals can take to better protect against the possible misuse of their information should they feel it is appropriate to do so.

Please visit https://emsbilling.com/notice/ for more information about this incident.

2023 County Government Academy

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events, Website Announcements.

The Alamance County Government Academy is back and ready to start accepting applications for our 2023 classes.

The academy meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:30pm* for 10 weeks, beginning on September 5 and ending November 7, followed by a graduation date of Monday November 20 at that evenings County Commissioners’ Meeting. The sessions are held at various county departments that includes tours of the facilities like 911 Communications, Emergency Medical Services, Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport, and the County Landfill.

*Please note, the classes visiting the airport and the landfill meet from 3-5:00pm

For more information, including the online sign-up form, please visit the County Government Academy website at https://www.alamance-nc.com/countygovacademy/

Please note: Applications will be accepted from August 1 through August 25. Please be sure to apply early! Class size is limited.

Week 1:
September 5, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Orientation
-Clerk to the Board
-County Manager
-Group Exercise

Week 2:
September 12, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Joint session w/ Sheriff’s Academy

Week 3:
September 19, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Human Resources
-Information Technology
-Library
-Recreation & Parks

Week 4:
September 26, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Environmental Health
-Family Justice Center
-Public Health
-Department of Social Services

Week 5:
October 3, 3-5:00pm
Topics include
-Burlington-Alamance Airport Tour

Week 6:
October 10, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Register of Deeds
-Veteran Services
-GIS
-Tax Administration

Week 7:
October 17, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Cooperative Extension
-Soil & Water Conservation
-Food Sciences Cooking Demo

Week 8:
October 24, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Emergency Management
-Central Communications

Week 9:
October 31, 6-8:30pm
Topics include
-Fire Marshal’s Office
-Emergency Medical Services

Week 10:
November 7, 3-5:00pm
Topics include
-Solid Waste Management at the County Landfill

Monday November 20, 5:30pm
-Meet the County Commissioners
-Graduation and recognition will take place during the County Commissioners’ Meeting beginning at 6:30pm

Public Hearing for Stericycle Air Quality Permit Renewal Set for Aug. 22

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Public Events, Public Safety.

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment and will hold a public hearing on the draft Title V air quality permit for Stericycle, Inc.

 

Stericycle operates two incinerators for the disposal of hospital, medical and infectious waste at its facility in Haw River, Alamance County. It is seeking renewal of its current Title V air quality permit. The facility is not seeking any major changes or modifications to its existing permit.

 

The in-person public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 22. Live Spanish interpretation will be available during the public hearing. Public comments will be accepted until Aug. 25.

 

Public Hearing on Stericycle, Inc. Draft Air Quality Permit

Date and Time: Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Location: Alamance Community College auditorium

Address: 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Graham, NC

 

A system of equipment on each incinerator controls emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter and acid gases including carbon dioxide.

 

On 17 instances between 2019 and June 2023, Stericycle’s air emissions bypassed its pollution control equipment, allowing this pollution to enter the atmosphere directly. Stericycle entered into a Special Order by Consent with DAQ in December 2022 to resolve multiple violations related to these bypasses. In the consent order, Stericycle agreed to pay a $65,000 penalty and make upgrades to the facility equipment aimed at reducing occurrences of these bypass events. The facility is also operating under the terms of a Bypass Reduction Plan approved by DAQ earlier this year.

 

The draft permit includes conditions that ensure ambient levels of all pollutants beyond the facility’s fence line comply with federal and state emission standards, including applicable health-based standards. The facility will be subject to recordkeeping and reporting requirements and regular inspections.

 

Copies of the public notice, draft permit, draft permit review, draft environmental justice report, permit application, consent order, and a one-page project fact sheet are available online.

 

The public is invited to attend the upcoming hearing and provide comments on the proposed action. Sign-up will be available upon arrival. Oral comments at the hearing should be limited to three minutes or less. (Additional time may be given if an interpreter is used.) Written comments may also be submitted during the hearing.

 

Comments on the project can also be submitted by email to DAQ.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov with the subject line “Stericycle.21A” or by leaving a voice mail at 919-707-8714. Comments can also be mailed to:

 

NCDEQ Division of Air Quality

1641 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1641

 

The public comment period ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. DAQ will consider all public comments before making a final decision on the proposed permit.

 

If you need this information in Spanish, Arabic or another language, please call 919-609-2189 or send an email to Guadalupe.jimenez@deq.nc.gov

Special Meeting Notice for June 13, 2023

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Budget, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2023

Contact: Tory Frink, Clerk to Board (336) 570-4042

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

FOR JUNE 13, 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 1:00 pm. in the County Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. 

The purpose of this meeting is to review the manager’s recommended budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024. 

This 8th day of June 2023.

Tory Frink, Clerk to the Board

Alamance County Board of Commissioners

June 5, 2023 Budget Public Hearing – Alamance County Historic Courthouse 6:30pm

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED BUDGET OF ALAMANCE COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

The Alamance County Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. A public hearing on the proposed budget ordinance will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse, 2nd floor, at 1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC 27253.

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to submit comments. The proposed budget ordinance is available online on the Alamance County website: www.alamance-nc.com. Copies are also available in the offices of the Finance Officer and the Clerk to the Board for public inspection from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Disabled persons with a special request for assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 570-4032, 48 hours prior to the meeting during normal business hours.

This 23rd day of May 2023.

Tory M. Frink, Clerk to the Board

Alamance County

Memorial Day: Remembering and Honoring Our Heroes

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The Veteran Service Office would like to extend an invitation to a heartfelt service to honor and remember those AC veterans that we have lost in the past year. Please join us for this memorable event.

Memorial Day: Remembering and Honoring Our Heroes
Monday, May 29
11:00 AM
212 W. Elm St. in Graham, NC (at the Memorial Wall)