Project Access: Charity Care

Over 12,000 Johnston County residents have no health insurance. The goal of Project Access is to provide the opportunity for every Johnston resident to receive access to health care.

What is Project Access?

Project Access exists to assist communities across the nation with establishing and sustaining coordinated systems of care. There are several programs like Project Access located across the state of North Carolina, each unique to its own community.

Project Access of Johnston County is a physician-led volunteer initiative that gives low-income, uninsured county residents access to comprehensive medical care. Through Project Access, physicians and community partners like UNC Health Johnston donate medical services without receiving reimbursement or compensation.

Project Access is not health insurance. It is, however, an innovative, voluntary program designed to help community residents stabilize their health in a time of need when health insurance is not available.

Who can participate?

Low-income, uninsured residents ages 19 up to 65, who are not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, VA benefits, or any other type of health insurance plan or coverage.

How do I qualify?

To qualify for enrollment in Project Access:

• You must be a resident of Johnston County for at least 3 months.
• You must NOT qualify for ANY type of health insurance benefit.
• You must meet the income guidelines.
• Have been screened for Medicaid and denied.