Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
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Stein creates health care affordability commission
Gov. Josh Stein has created a Health Care Affordability Commission to develop recommendations on health care costs, transparency, competition, workforce shortages and rural affordability.
NCDHHS, NCDIT launch rural health technology programs
NCDHHS and NCDIT announced three rural health technology programs, including a $20 million annual innovation fund and expanded digital health navigation.
NC lawmakers take up taxation, regulatory reform, AI and Medicaid bills Tuesday
North Carolina lawmakers’ June 23 calendar includes bills on taxation, regulatory reform, Medicaid, insurance, public workforce and utility revenue issues.
NCDHHS says Medicaid pilot reduced monthly costs
RALEIGH — A North Carolina Medicaid pilot program reduced health care costs by an average of $164 per month for participating beneficiaries, according to study results announced by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
DHHS announces three regions for Medicaid healthy opportunities pilots — A major milestone for Nation’s first comprehensive Medicaid program to address non-medical drivers of health
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of organizations to serve three regions of the state, marking a major milestone towards launching the nation’s first comprehensive program to test evidence-based, non-medical interventions designed to reduce costs and improve the health of Medicaid beneficiaries.
NCDHHS Extends open enrollment for Medicaid Managed Care through May 21
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is extending open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care through Friday, May 21. This extension will not impact the NC Medicaid Managed Care launch date of July 1, 2021.
NCDHHS reminds Medicaid beneficiaries that open enrollment for NC Medicaid managed care ends May 14
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing reminder notices to Medicaid beneficiaries that open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care ends on May 14. The notices are being sent to encourage beneficiaries to choose a primary care provider and a health plan for their families’ care in preparation for the launch of NC Medicaid Managed Care on July 1.
Biden plan bribes N.C. to expand Medicaid
State lawmakers will give Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget director Charlie Perusse his first legislative grilling on the governor’s 2021-22 budget proposal Thursday morning at 8:30. Expect Perusse to push large raises for teachers, school support staff, and state employees.