Federal Budget Cuts Information Alert
The federal budget bill, passed in July, is bad for North Carolina. It disrupts and limits access to health care,…
Category: Equitable Access to Care
Rural Robeson County Hospital Says Medicaid Cuts are ‘Deeply Concerning’
With 58% of Robeson County residents enrolled in Medicaid — and over 15% without any health insurance — UNC Health Southeastern and its patients will be hit hard by federal cuts.
Medicaid Work Requirements Could Affect 48,000 Triad Residents
Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on July 7 bipartisan House Bill 546 that mandates the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services impose a work requirement as a condition of participation for Medicaid services.
Voices on the Ground: A Network Committed to Equitable Health Care
Medicaid is the lynchpin to improving access to health care for communities that have been historically and systemically underserved in…
Hispanic Federation Launches a Dedicated Health Hotline for Spanish-Speaking Communities
Hispanic Federation (HF), announced the launch of a new Health Hotline (NC Salud) to help the Spanish-speaking community in North Carolina access health care coverage information. As of Monday, June 3rd, this vital service is available to provide accessible, reliable, and culturally sensitive health information and support to Spanish-speaking individuals and families who want to learn more about Medicaid in North Carolina and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
NC Groups Work to Improve Health Equity Amid Medicaid Changes
Health equity is becoming a top priority in North Carolina as Medicaid undergoes changes. People across the state are experiencing…
Supporting North Carolina’s Immigrant Families
The Trust is proud to support a report co-authored by UNC and The Urban Institute that gleans insight and assesses barriers to enrollment and participation in safety net programs among our statewide immigrant population.
Medicaid Expansion Will Take Effect in Weeks. Here’s NC’s Outreach Strategy
Community organizations serve a pivotal role in the state’s plan to spread the word about the upcoming Dec. 1 launch of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. The state Department of Health and Human Services estimates that over 600,000 North Carolinians will become eligible for this federal-state insurance program, which will now cover all adults in the state who make below about $20,120 a year.