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North Carolina Faces $1.4 Billion Health Plan Crisis

2/9/2025

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North Carolina's State Health Plan is staring down a staggering $507 million deficit in 2026, which could balloon to $1.4 billion by 2027. In response, the Board of Trustees is weighing salary-based premium hikes that could burden 750,000 members. Public sector workers are anxious, worried that rising costs might push educators out of their vital roles.

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North Carolina's State Health Plan is staring down a staggering $507 million deficit in 2026, which could balloon to $1.4 billion by 2027. In response, the Board of Trustees is weighing salary-based premium hikes that could burden 750,000 members. Public sector workers are anxious, worried that rising costs might push educators out of their vital roles.