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Healthy Opportunities Program Back On | Raleigh News
North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilots program, which helps Medicaid recipients with essentials like food and transportation, is back on track after a brief pause — thanks to bipartisan backing and a new budget that includes $25 million in state and federal funds. Designed to boost health outcomes and cut long-term medical costs, the initiative proves that investing in basic needs can save money and unite lawmakers across the aisle. While fully funded at $87 million remains a goal, early results show it’s already working: fewer ER visits, less hospitalization, and real savings — making…
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