The only hospital in one of North Carolina’s poorest counties faces a tough challenge after passage of the Trump administration’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Act.
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.
Robeson County has one of the highest rates of Medicaid enrollment in North Carolina, with more than 20% of enrollees signing up through the state’s recent Medicaid expansion.
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