NEW: Governor Roy Cooper announces NC Medicaid will cover oral contraceptive Opill at pharmacies statewide — starting 8/1, Opill will be available over the counter through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription 💪🏼 #ncgov

“Medical debt is a disease in our health system. Relieving this debt can lead to healthier individuals and a stronger health system overall…” governor.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

Grateful for the partnership we’ve had to “undo” medical debt in North Carolina!

A few weeks ago, NC proposed an innovative & forward-looking approach to tackling medical debt. Today, all 99 eligible NC hospitals have agreed to this policy—relieving $4 billion in medical debt for 2 million NC residents & putting in place better care policies for the future.

NEW: Governor Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Secretary Kody Kinsley announce ALL 99 eligible NC hospitals sign on to their plan relieving nearly 2 MILLION low & middle income NCians of $4 BILLION in medical debt “Medical debt is not a choice - this will make a life-changing difference.” #ncpol

Today, Gov. Cooper announced all of North Carolina’s 99 eligible hospitals have agreed to participate in the state’s plan to relieve medical debt for millions of people. This first-in-the-nation program will make a difference in the lives of families across the state.

Medical debt is a disease in our health system. With all 99 hospitals committing to debt relief and improving charity care programs going forward, this is a huge win for patients and the health of North Carolina as a whole. WRAL NEWS in NC WRAL Gov't Coverage wral.com/story/all-99-n…

Gov. Cooper and Health and Human Services Sec. Kinsley today announced all eligible hospitals in NC have signed on to their innovative plan to relieve medical debt for millions of people across the state. Learn more: ncdhhs.gov/news/press-rel…

Big news in North Carolina! The largest, most comprehensive initiative in the nation to relieve medical debt and curb it going forward just became real with all eligible hospitals signing on. NC Newsline ncnewsline.com/2024/08/13/two…

Unlike most debts, medical debt is not a choice. People don’t choose to have accidents, cancer or heart attacks. This plan helps eliminate medical debt for low to moderate-income people in North Carolina.

It is a big deal & a big win for NC! A long lead-up of thoughtful hard work and partnership brought us to a wonderful unanimous moment.

In FY2022-2023, the NC Child Support Services program collected more than $644 million dollars. Learn more at ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov

Families can’t cover rent and groceries when they’re crushed by the weight of medical debt. Medical debt destroys families’ budgets and their wellbeing. We’re relieving Medical Debt in NC. axios.com/local/raleigh/…

HUGE victory for families in North Carolina, thanks to a state’s strategic use of federal funds!

At NCDHHS we used tech, partnerships, and policy flexibilities to enroll newly eligible folks at a record pace — over half a million in 7 months — onto North Carolina’s expanded Medicaid at this critical moment! NPR KFF Health News Phil Galewitz npr.org/sections/shots…

Thanks to Monica Johnson of SAMHSA HHS.gov for joining us yesterday in NC to celebrate two years of our 988 call center, and the over $835 million of investments @NCDHHS is making in our #behavioralhealth system of care. Public Radio East publicradioeast.org/2024-08-15/nor…

Another improvement for more efficient and better outcomes. This plan will ensure there is a unified system of care and clear accountability when it comes to improving the health and wellbeing of our kids living with the most complex challenges. ncdhhs.gov/news/press-rel…

Today, Gov. Cooper announced NC will join IRS Direct File for the upcoming tax filing season. Direct File helps remove hurdles and fees by allowing taxpayers to file directly with the IRS for free, keeping money in the pockets of North Carolinians. 🔗 governor.nc.gov/news/press-rel…

North Carolina’s plan to strengthen reentry services will help transform the lives of people leaving prison. northcarolinahealthnews.org/2024/08/19/nc-…

#988Lifeline Director Monica Johnson and her team visited the REAL Crisis Center and met with the Promise Resource Network at Recovery Innovations in NC last week to learn about NC’s peer warmline and celebrate 988’s success in the community.