ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The debate over healthcare costs is not limited to Washington state leaders, and healthcare providers say decisions being made now could shape access and affordability for North Carolinians for years to come.
As Congress considers the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies and states grapple with Medicaid funding, North Carolina officials say the stakes are high. More than 3 million people across the state rely on Medicaid for health insurance, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and working families.
Gov. Josh Stein said Medicaid plays a central role in how the entire healthcare system functions, not just for those enrolled in the program…