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WakeMed Warns of Rising Costs for State Workers | Durham News
WakeMed is sounding the alarm as the State Health Plan slams them into a “non-preferred” tier, threatening to hike out-of-pocket costs for thousands of state employees and teachers starting next January. With providers ranked in four tiers—where lower tiers mean higher copays and deductibles—WakeMed, a major regional healthcare system, is calling the move “extremely dangerous,” arguing it limits patient choice and undermines public servants who deserve better access. Duke Health gets the second-tier “access provider” spot, while UNC and Novant remain preferred. With January fast approaching…
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