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NC State Health Plan Big Changes Ahead | Durham News
Big changes are coming to North Carolina’s State Health Plan starting January 2028, as Blue Cross NC takes over from Aetna and CVS Caremark, promising over a billion dollars in savings. Members face a flat 5% premium hike in 2027 to fund the transition. UNC Health and Novant Health become preferred providers with lower costs, while WakeMed and Atrium Health are non-preferred — but emergency care and key treatments like maternity, cancer, and transplants remain unchanged for the first year. State workers, teachers, and retirees should watch closely as this major overhaul unfolds. Listen in…
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