In the current system, the state pays for each office visit, test and hospitalization for those enrolled in Medicaid. By July 1, NC is expected to launch a managed-care system for the state’s 2.3 million beneficiaries. #medicaid #ncpol northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

A change quietly enacted on the federal Healthcare.gov website sometime in August creates a “special enrollment period” for anyone who lost employer-sponsored insurance since January. #insurancechallenges #COVID19NC northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

After losing out on lucrative contracts with DHHS, Medicaid managed care companies file appeals once again ahead of next year's start date. #medicaid #nchealth #ncnews northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

The tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of North Carolinians who have lost health insurance since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic might have a new option. #nchealth #ncnews northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Usually, you have 60 days from a major life change to sign up for a marketplace insurance plan. This year, the window has been quietly extended for anyone who has lost their job due to COVID-19. #coronavirusnc #nchealth northcarolinahealthnews.org/2…

Rep. Kelly Alexander

Can Marijuana Ease the Opioid Epidemic?

February 27, 2017 by Pew Trusts

Can Marijuana Ease the Opioid Epidemic? - North Carolina Health News

Four North Carolina legislators introduced a bill last week to ease the way for medical marijuana use in the state.

By Christine Vestal Stateline After a 12-year battle with debilitating abdominal conditions that forced her to stop working, marijuana has helped Lynn Sabulski feel well enough to look for a job. Sabulski is among nearly 14,000 patients in New York state who are certified to use medical marijuana for one of 10 conditions, including her […]

Medical Marijuana Bill Fails in Committee, Members Cite Flaws in Bill

March 26, 2015 by Editor

Medical Marijuana Bill Fails in Committee, Members Cite Flaws in Bill - North Carolina Health News

Lawmakers voted down a proposal that would make medical marijuana more available in North Carolina, saying they didn’t think the bill was strong enough and that they didn’t know enough about the effects of cannabis. We take a quick look at the science on medical marijuana. By Rose Hoban After 45 minutes of testimonies Wednesday […]

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