Atrium agreement expands State Health Plan access for 2027
Twelve Atrium Health hospitals and associated clinics will enter the State Health Plan’s Access tier beginning Jan. 1.
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State Health Plan and Atrium dispute 2027 provider-network decision
The State Health Plan says Atrium Health did not participate in its preferred-network contracting process, but discussions may continue before the 2027 network takes effect.
Duke Health joins new State Health Plan provider tier
Duke Health will join the State Health Plan’s new Access Provider tier in 2027, maintaining current or lower member costs for care through the health system.
New NC law changes retirement benefits and State Health Plan coverage
A new North Carolina law changes public retirement systems, restores some veterans' service credits and expands maternity benefits for State Health Plan dependents.
NC State Health Plan approves Blue Cross contracts and 2027 benefit changes
North Carolina's State Health Plan approved Blue Cross NC contracts, preferred provider agreements and new 2027 benefit and network changes.
State Health Plan board approves strategic plan, Medicare Advantage benefits
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved a 2026-2032 strategic plan and 2027 Medicare Advantage benefits.
Treasurer Folwell Announces 2024 State Health Plan Premium Rates with No Increase
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees today approved, for the sixth straight year, no premium rate increases for State Health Plan active members for the 2024 benefit year, which begins January 1, 2024.
Treasurer Folwell welcomes support from twenty-one states in sex transition lawsuit
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, welcomed a court filing from 21 states in support of the authority of North Carolina officials to determine which benefits will be covered by the State Health Plan.
State Health Plan Saves $47 Million through Enrollment Boost
uring the State Health Plan Board of Trustees meeting this week, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) announced that the Plan saved $47 million by enrolling 9,975 additional members into the Humana Medicare Advantage Plans.