North Carolina State Resources:

1. State Insurance Commissioner:

The Consumer Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance aims to respond promptly, clearly and courteously to consumers’ insurance-related questions and complaints, assist consumers in resolving those complaints whenever possible, and help consumers understand their options for dealing with insurance-related matters.

http://www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/consumer_complaint_info.asp

2. State Medical Board:

The Medical Board exists to regulate medicine and surgery for “the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina.“ We are a resource for patients and for medical professionals.

http://www.ncmedboard.org/

3. State Minority Office:

To promote and advocate for the elimination of health disparities among all racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations in North Carolina.

http://www.ncminorityhealth.org/omhhd/index.html

4. State Nursing Board Complaint:

In addition to issuing, renewing and reinstating nursing licenses for RNs and LPNs Board responsibilities include: approving and monitoring the state’s nursing education programs which lead to initial licensure; interpreting the practice of nursing based upon the state’s Nursing Practice Act; investigating complaints against licensed nurses; administering the nurse licensure compact; maintaining the Nurse Aide II registry and regulating the practice of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives.

http://www.ncbon.org/content.aspx?id=930

5. State Midwifery Organization:

Whether you're interested in finding a midwife, or just more curious about midwifery, this is the section for you.

http://www.ncmidwives.org/index.html

In North Carolina a woman can legally give birth to her baby anywhere she wishes, including her home and choose whoever she wants to be with her during her birth.

http://www.nchomebirth.com/

 6. State Friends of Midwives site:

North Carolina Friends of Midwives is a grassroots organization of midwifery advocates dedicated to promoting, supporting, and protecting midwifery in North Carolina.

http://www.ncfom.org/

7. State Healthy Start or Associated Improved Pregnancy Program/Director's email:

http://www.nchealthystart.org/
Janice A. Freedman, Executive Director, (919) 828-1819, Fax: (919) 828-1446, Janice@nchealthystart.org

8. State Pregnant Patient's Bill of Rights or Patient's Bill of Rights:

Unable to locate

 

9. State Medicaid Complaint Information:

http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dma/formsconsumer.html

There is a downloadable package of forms for complaints-Carolina ACCESS Recipient Complaint Package (DMA-9001)