North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) saved the state’s seniors $30 million last year.
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Treasurer Folwell welcomes support from twenty-one states in sex transition lawsuit
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, welcomed a court filing from 21 states in support of the authority of North Carolina officials to determine which benefits will be covered by the State Health Plan.
Folwell urges Immediate Pause on Blue Cross Bill
As the largest customer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, I am asking that the sponsors of House Bill 346 request the bill be removed from the Senate calendar until the amendments offered by elected State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to protect consumers be considered.
Letter to the Editor: Something’s not right about denying 2.9 million claims
I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. David McLennan and Wendell Potter from the North Carolina Center for Health & Democracy recently during a panel discussion “How Do We Fix Healthcare in North Carolina” they hosted last week.
Humphrey & Sasser: Restoring main street America begins with empowering locally owned pharmacies
Many of us fondly remember the days when Main Street was bustling with a vibrant, localized economy. Small businesses flourished, creating jobs and driving growth that directly supported our communities.
John Hood: Workfare still superior to welfare
In Washington, Republican lawmakers are insisting that any deal with the Biden administration to raise the federal debt ceiling be accompanied by stricter work requirements for such programs as cash welfare, nutrition assistance, and Medicaid. In Raleigh, Republican state senators tried to make work requirements a condition for expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, though the final deal fell short of what they’d hoped.
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on 12-week Abortion Ban
Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of SB20.
Statement on Override of Governor's Veto of "Care for Women, Children, and Families Act"
Raleigh, NC – Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) released the following statement following the N.C. General Assembly's successful override of Governor Cooper's veto of SB 20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act:
Governor Cooper Highlights Dangerous Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20 at Women’s Health Roundtable in Guilford County
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the dangerous impacts that Senate Bill 20, the abortion ban passed by the legislature, would have on reproductive freedom in the state.
North Carolina Moves Forward: The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
NC Senate, House Reach Agreement on Pro-Life Legislation
Senate and House Republicans announced an agreement on legislation to promote the health and safety of women and children.
Leader Blue and Leader Reives statement on proposed 12-Week abortion ban
Republican leadership has once again schemed behind closed doors and silenced the voices of both members of the public and members of the state legislature in order to force a harmful abortion ban down our throats.
State Health Plan Saves $47 Million through Enrollment Boost
uring the State Health Plan Board of Trustees meeting this week, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) announced that the Plan saved $47 million by enrolling 9,975 additional members into the Humana Medicare Advantage Plans.
NCGA seeks clarify reproductive health education requirements in public schools
North Carolina's General Assembly has introduced a bill that seeks to clarify requirements for reproductive health and safety education in public schools. The bill, known as House Bill 185, or H185, was introduced on February 27, 2023, and has been referred to the Education-K-12, Health, and Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House committees.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner slams hospital reorganization bill as 'corporate greed'
A bill allowing hospital service corporations, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, to reorganize by creating a nonprofit holding corporation is facing fierce opposition from the state's Republican Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, who has labeled the proposal as "all about corporate greed." The bill, which has broad bipartisan support in the legislature, has been criticized for potentially evading scrutiny and avoiding a legal trigger that could lower customer premiums.
'Fairness in Women's Sports Act' Clears NC Senate
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate passed legislation to protect fair competition and promote safety in school athletics. Senate Bill 631, “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” is a commonsense solution to the unfair advantage gained when biological males compete in female sports.
Follow the Money: The SAVE Act
Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Murphy Publishes Op-ed on National Doctor’s Day
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) published an Op-ed in the Daily Reflector on National Doctor’s Day highlighting the alarming shortage of doctors in America.
Cooper signs NC’s Medicaid expansion into law
Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Medicaid expansion bill Monday afternoon outside the Governor’s Mansion.
Medicaid expansion heads to Cooper for final sign-off
On Thursday, the North Carolina House gave final passage to H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 87-24. On Wednesday, the day prior, the vote was 95-21.