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NC sues state’s biggest hospital chain, extends enrollment deadline for State Health Plan
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner is suing Atrium Health over new payment strategies he says could endanger the financial health of the State Health Plan, which insures 750,000 state workers and others.
Treasurer criticizes new Atrium affordability program ahead of State Health Plan open enrollment period
State Treasurer Brad Briner criticized a new Atrium affordability plan, announced less than a week before the State Health Plan's open enrollment period.
NH state retirees face 85% health premium hike
New Hampshire retirees in the state health plan will see premiums rise 85% in January under a one-year Anthem extension, while the state prepares to seek compet...
WakeMed warns of impact from State Health Plan's new tier designation
WakeMed is raising concerns after being designated a non-preferred provider under the State Health Plan's new four-tier network,
NC State Health Plan adds Duke Health to its access tier, meaning members will pay more for WakeMed
The State Health Plan's board last week approved tiered benefits beginning in 2027.
For NC State Health Plan members, Blue Cross NC is back in 2028
Blue Cross NC served as the State Health Plan's third party administrator for 40 years until then-Treasurer Dale Folwell sought a change. Beginning in 2028, Blue Cross will again have that role.
NC’s State Health Plan switching who administers its members’ benefits, again
The State Health Plan announced who won its health and pharmacy benefits contracts.
State Health Plan premiums could rise again, and some might pay more to keep their doctors
The State Health Plan is scheduled to vote Friday on a preferred provider program and whether to raise premiums on many of its 750,000 members.
NC Gov. Stein tabs Treasurer Briner, Health Secretary Sangvai to lead probe of rising health costs
North Carolina has some of the fastest-rising healthcare costs in the country. Now, Treasurer Brad Briner, who oversees the State Health Plan, and DHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai will try to fix them.
State Health Plan to vote on price hikes for older state workers, retirees
People on the Medicare Advantage version of the State Health Plan could soon face higher drug prices, copays and deductibles as the state struggles to pay for rising healthcare costs.
Big changes ahead for State Health Plan as trustees work to lower costs
The State Health Plan hopes to save significant money by steering plan participants to preferred providers.
Those on state health plan could see provider change again
The State Health Plan is seeking a new insurance provider just over a year into its contract with Aetna.
Pallone Welcomes Health Board Move To Defer Decision That Would Close Long Branch’s Hospital
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-6) today welcomed the decision by the State Health Planning Board last night to defer their decision to issue a recommendation on the closure of Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) hospital in Long Branch. The decision by the Board to postpone issuing their final recommendation comes after the State’s final hearing[...]