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NC Health Care Budget Shifts Under Federal Pressure | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s new budget reveals major shifts in health care funding as federal changes force the state to shoulder more costs, especially for Medicaid and SNAP. While the Healthy Opportunities Pilot gets a scaled-back $25 million instead of the $80 million requested, mental health funding is frozen — replaced by targeted opioid funds and expanded personal care services. With H.R. 1’s new SNAP rules adding administrative strain, the state’s investing $5 million to adapt — even as the federal government cuts its share. This budget isn’t bursting with new programs, but it’s a clear…
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