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2025 Transition to Aetna as TPA NC State Health Plan

(7 days ago) WEBStay updated on the TPA transition and all plan benefits news on the Plan’s website, in the Plan’s monthly e-newsletter and on Facebook. It’s easy! North Carolina State …

https://www.shpnc.org/2025-transition-aetna-tpa

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State health plan likely headed for red ink without bailout - WRAL

(7 days ago) WEBThe North Carolina State Health Plan is poised to lose nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in 2025. State Treasurer Dale Folwell is hoping state lawmakers will bail it …

https://www.wral.com/story/coronavirus/story/state-health-plan-likely-headed-for-red-ink-without-bailout-analysts-say/21399976/

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NC state health plan votes to end all coverage for Wegovy and

(2 days ago) WEBThe North Carolina State Health Plan will phase out coverage of existing prescriptions for popular weight-loss drugs, including Wegovy, as of April 1. That was …

https://www.wral.com/story/nc-state-health-plan-votes-to-end-all-coverage-for-wegovy-and-other-weight-loss-drugs/21252674/

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NC Medicaid Expansion hits 450,000 Enrollees in Just Five Months

(5 days ago) WEBRALEIGH. May 9, 2024. Communities across the state continue to experience the life-changing impacts of Medicaid expansion as the state surpasses 450,000 North …

https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/05/09/nc-medicaid-expansion-hits-450000-enrollees-just-five-months

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State employees in North Carolina could lose coverage of …

(5 days ago) WEBThe North Carolina State Health Plan board of trustees will consider dropping coverage of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Saxenda. The plan currently …

https://www.wunc.org/health/2024-01-23/wegovy-north-carolina-state-insurance-ozempic-nordisk-dale-folwell

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Thousands of state employees will lose coverage of Wegovy, other …

(6 days ago) WEBMembers of the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees discuss eliminating coverage of expensive weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda …

https://www.wunc.org/health/2024-01-25/wegovy-saxenda-zepbound-novo-nordisk-lose-coverage-north-carolina-health-plan

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Health insurance changes coming for state employees as - WRAL

(3 days ago) WEBState Treasurer Dale Folwell said Wednesday that Aetna beat out Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to manage the state health plan starting in 2025. …

https://www.wral.com/story/health-insurance-changes-coming-for-state-employees-as-multibillion-dollar-state-contract-shifts/20655892/

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New documents show how Aetna won NC’s State Health Plan …

(5 days ago) WEBState Health Plan. The State Health Plan’s board of trustees voted in a closed-session meeting to award Aetna a contract that has been in the hands of Blue …

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article272217163.html

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Without Wegovy, Saxenda, what does NC State Health Plan cover

(5 days ago) WEBTralene Williams, a state employee of 18 years, holds a Wegovy pen prior to administering a once weekly injection on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Knightdale, N.C. …

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287002540.html

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Senate’s $29.8B budget reworks NC hospital landscape NC …

(8 days ago) WEBThe North Carolina Senate’s proposed budget for the next two fiscal years includes significant health policy initiatives that are certain to rankle hospital leaders …

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2023/05/16/the-senates-proposed-29-8-billion-spending-plan-would-revamp-ncs-health-care-landscape/

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State MedMalRxment Plan is Updated, Addressing Social

(7 days ago) WEBWednesday, October 25, 2023 State MedMalRxment Plan is Updated, Addressing Social Drivers of Health, Medicaid Expansion and Behavioral Health for a Healthier NC …

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2023/10/25/state-health-improvement-plan-updated-addressing-social-drivers-health-medicaid-expansion-and

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Why NC had to conceal drug-price data it had made public

(5 days ago) WEBNovember 27, 2023 5:30 AM. The North Carolina State Health Plan redacted documents on weight-loss drug pricing, after the plan director said they faced pressure from their …

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article281886448.html

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Q&A on North Carolina State Health Plan funding, benefits

(5 days ago) WEBIn terms of retirees’ health benefits, the state health plan has a $23.75 billion liability, according to a June 2022 report from The Segal Group. This is in addition …

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article277504593.html

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Court ruling favors Blue Cross NC, letting fight for state contract

(Just Now) WEBThe fight for the 2025 contract for the administration of the State Health Plan will continue following a court ruling favorable to Blue Cross NC in its challenge to …

https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/court-ruling-favors-blue-cross-nc-letting-fight-for-state-health-plan-contract-continue-the-charlotte-observer-2

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Home NC State Health Plan

(2 days ago) WEBNews and Updates. 2025 Transition to Aetna as TPA . The sustainability of the North Carolina State Health Plan is at risk, and its fate depends on us. Contact Us. North …

https://www.shpnc.org/

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DHHS has plan to speed up Medicaid expansion - NC Health News

(7 days ago) WEBThe N.C. Department of Health and Human Services hopes to accelerate the launch of Medicaid expansion, potentially giving more than 600,000 low-income …

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2023/07/27/state-health-leaders-announce-plan-to-speed-up-medicaid-expansion/

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Court ruling favors Blue Cross NC, letting fight for State Health …

(3 days ago) WEBIn January 2023, State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced that Aetna would replace Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina as the administrator for the state’s health …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/court-ruling-favors-blue-cross-nc-letting-fight-for-state-health-plan-contract-continue/ar-BB1hdcux

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State Health Plan Shortfall Drops $7 Billion; New Report - NC …

(9 days ago) WEB(Raleigh, N.C.) – The shortfall in the amount of money needed to pay for health benefits of state retirees and those who will retire has plummeted $7.17 billion in …

https://www.nctreasurer.com/news/press-releases/2022/09/01/state-health-plan-shortfall-drops-7-billion-new-report-brings-good-news-retirees

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Treasurer Folwell Announces 2024 State Health Plan Premium …

(5 days ago) WEBRaleigh, NC. Jul 31, 2023. State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees today approved, for the sixth straight year, no premium …

https://www.nctreasurer.com/news/press-releases/2023/07/31/treasurer-folwell-announces-2024-state-health-plan-premium-rates-no-increase

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Blue Cross NC Files Legal Challenge to State Health Plan Decision

(1 days ago) WEBThe State Health Plan’s oversimplified process and arbitrary scoring failed to deliver the lowest cost and best access to care. DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and …

https://mediacenter.bcbsnc.com/news/blue-cross-nc-files-legal-challenge-to-state-health-plan-decision

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Get the new COVID booster, public health officials say NC Health …

(9 days ago) WEBDon’t want cost to be a deterrent. In North Carolina, public health officials are encouraging people to get a COVID booster and a flu shot and to speak with their …

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2023/09/15/get-new-booster-public-health-experts-recommend/

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Retiree Health Benefits My NC Retirement

(3 days ago) WEBNorth Carolina takes care of state employees and state retirees by offering health plan coverage to members of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement Systems (TSERS). The State Health Plan offers medical and prescription drug coverage. Learn more about TSERS retiree health coverage.

https://www.myncretirement.com/retirees/retiree-health-benefits

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Study: Novant and other NC hospitals overcharged cancer drugs …

(3 days ago) WEBState treasurer Dale Folwell released the report last week, carried out in coordination with the State Health Plan, which provides healthcare to 750,000 active …

https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2024/05/14/study-novant-and-other-nc-hospitals-overcharged-cancer-drugs-amid-lobbying-battle-over-discount-program/

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NC State Health Plan to end coverage of weight-loss drugs

(5 days ago) WEBBy Avi Bajpai. Updated January 26, 2024 2:54 PM. State Treasurer Dale Folwell holds up a weight loss drug during a meeting of the NC State Health Plan’s …

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article284700491.html

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North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask …

(Just Now) WEBUpdated 5:00 PM PDT, May 15, 2024. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic …

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-masks-covid-protests-gaza-7da0c5dd3ee1a59f9482e709bf4b3300

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People Statewide Will Soon Have Access to Contraceptive - NC …

(6 days ago) WEBMEDIA ADVISORY — In honor of Women’s Health Week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating the expansion of …

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2024/05/13/people-statewide-will-soon-have-access-contraceptive-services-pharmacies

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North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public

(5 days ago) WEBby Lauren Irwin - 05/15/24 7:14 PM ET. The North Carolina state Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public, even for …

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4666792-north-carolina-could-ban-face-masks-for-medical-reasons-in-public/

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North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask

(2 days ago) WEBRALEIGH, N.C. -- Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks …

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/north-carolina-lawmakers-push-bill-ban-public-mask-110282184

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Wawa opens 1st North Carolina store on the Outer Banks this week

(6 days ago) WEBNorth Carolina’s first Wawa opens in Kill Devil Hills on May 16, 2024, the first in a 10-year expansion to bring 90 stores to the state. (Kari Pugh/The Virginian-Pilot) …

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/15/wawa-opens-first-north-carolina-store-on-the-outer-banks-this-week/

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