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healthcare2 years ago•4 min saved

"North Carolina Implements Medicaid Expansion, Adding Hundreds of Thousands to the Program"

Medicaid expansion has been implemented in North Carolina, allowing hundreds of thousands of low-income adults to access the government-run health insurance program. The state's Republican-controlled legislature, which had previously rejected expansion, changed course due to increased federal incentives. North Carolina becomes the first state in the southeastern region to expand Medicaid, and advocates hope that other states will follow suit. The expansion does not include a work requirement, and eligibility is based on income levels.

via WUNC|

#affordable-care-act #federal-incentives #healthcare

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"NC Governor Cooper Sets December 1 Start Date for Medicaid Expansion"

Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has announced that Medicaid expansion in the state will begin on December 1, providing coverage for 600,000 low-income adults. This has been a top priority for Cooper, and after the state budget was passed, he allowed it to become law so that the expansion could move forward. The expansion is expected to have immediate effects, with around 300,000 people receiving Medicaid family planning benefits automatically enrolled in coverage. North Carolina will become the 41st state to pass Medicaid expansion since 2014.

via WTVD-TV|

#gov-roy-cooper #healthcare #low-income-adults

healthcare2 years ago•3 min saved

NC Overturns Long-Standing Opposition and Approves Medicaid Expansion

North Carolina has approved Medicaid expansion, which will provide healthcare coverage for hundreds of thousands of low-income adults. The state is one of several Republican-led states that have begun considering expanding Medicaid after years of opposition. The final agreement also included provisions scaling back or eliminating regulations that require state health officials to sign off before medical providers open certain new beds or use equipment. The state's 10% share of expenses for Medicaid expansion recipients would be paid through hospital assessments. Hospitals are also expected to receive larger reimbursements for treating Medicaid patients through a federal program that the legislation tells the state to participate in.

via The Associated Press|

#federal-government #healthcare #healthcare-access