'Imperfections' in NC Medicaid Bill May Cause Headaches, Require Fixes

'Imperfections' in NC Medicaid bill may cause headaches, require fixes

NC Medicaid funding bill came with unintended consequences and several perceived flaws. Some lawmakers talk fixes, but outlook unclear. ‘Imperfections’ in NC Medicaid bill may cause headaches, require fixes is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consi…

NC House Democrats urge GOP leaders to hear bills aimed at healthcare affordability, access

Days after North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature passed long-delayed Medicaid funding, Democrats are calling for further action on healthcare needs. In a Monday press conference, Democratic state House members urged their Republican colleagues to take up four healthcare bills that aim to protect Medicaid and behavioral health services, better support care for older adults, and keep […]

‘Imperfections’ in NC Medicaid bill may cause headaches, require fixes

After months of political jockeying, state lawmakers finally pushed through a bipartisan bill to fully fund Medicaid through the end of the current fiscal year. However, the legislative victory wasn’t without its “imperfections,” as NC Rep. Sarah Crawford, D-Wake, put…