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State Health Plan Premiums Rise | Durham News
State health plan board approves 5% premium hike for employees, sparking protests in Raleigh as advocates push back against rising costs and call for systemic change. One Nation, Overcharged handed out popsicles and rallied citizens frustrated with a broken system prioritizing profits over people. Nationwide, millions skip care due to affordability — in North Carolina alone, 25% skipped healthcare last year. State Treasurer frames hike as small step toward saving hundreds of millions via provider-based pricing, but advocates like Cristina Galvan demand a single-payer solution for true equity…
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