State Employees Association of North Carolina
Coverage of State Employees Association of North Carolina 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.
- NC Democrats highlight impacts on state workers’ pay due to years with no state budget
North Carolina Senate Democrats highlighted the impacts of a 1,000-day budget delay on state workers, including stagnant pay amid inflation and healthcare costs, staffing shortages in corrections, and proposed bills for wage increases, small business loans, and AI displacement assistance. They emphasized frustration with the legislature's failure to pass a budget.
- Some retired NC state workers will pay more for health insurance. Working enrollees could save.
Retirees in North Carolina's State Health Plan will face higher copays and out-of-pocket maximums for Medicare Advantage coverage, while active state workers and teachers may save through lower costs at preferred providers. The Board of Trustees approved the changes, citing efforts to control medical costs and address reserve drains.