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NC State Health Plan’s Big 2027 Changes | Durham News
North Carolina’s State Health Plan is set for major changes by 2027, affecting over 750,000 employees, retirees, and families. A new provider network will categorize doctors and hospitals into preferred, access, non-preferred, and out-of-network tiers—choosing preferred could mean lower out-of-pocket costs, while non-preferred may cost more. The goal? Save $54 million annually by encouraging price competition. Officials stress this isn’t about limiting care, with all major health systems invited to join and protections for critical care patients. The board will also vote on 2027 premiums…
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