Dossier
North Carolina State Health Plan
Coverage of North Carolina State Health Plan in the Nexus archive.
- Premiums rise, but overall costs could fall for NC State Health Plan members under a new system
North Carolina State Health Plan members may face higher premiums but could save on care costs by using preferred providers like UNC Hospitals and Novant Health. The plan categorizes providers into preferred, access, and non-preferred tiers, with Atrium Health designated as non-preferred. A 5% premium increase was approved, sparking criticism from employee groups.