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State Health Plan expands no-cost surgeries through Novant deal
Hundreds of thousands of North Carolina State Health Plan (NCSHP) members across the state will soon have access to no-cost, high-quality surgical care.
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NC Investment Authority changes could boost pensions, trim state costs
NC Treasurer Brad Briner is hopeful recent changes to North Carolina Retirement Systems investment decisions will bring benefits to retirees and the state budget.
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Asheville chosen for 2026 G20 Finance Track meetings
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced that the 2026 G20 Finance Track will host meetings in Asheville.
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NC debt affordability report highlights strong fiscal health
DAAC concluded NC has sufficient debt capacity to borrow nearly $2 billion in each of the next 10 years for capital projects and $155 million annually for transportation projects.
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Briner: NC on right track as debt falls, pension gains rise
NCs finances are heading in the right direction in the new year, according to State Treasurer Brad Briner.
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Briner reflects on accomplishments, looks ahead to 2026
A $1.3 billion deficit was projected in 2027, but changes implemented by the SHP board and the General Assembly were able to reverse this trend and bring the plan about $30 million above its reserve rate.
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State Health Plan back in the black after major deficit
After facing a substantial deficit for 2026 and 2027, the North Carolina State Health Plan (SHP) now has a surplus, thanks to an increase in premiums, funding from the General Assembly, and other cost-cutting measures.
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NC’s rainy-day fund shrinks, as state drops in national ranking
In 2022, North Carolina was recognized by the Pew Research Center as having one of the best rainy-day funds or savings reserves in the country. At that time, the state’s savings reserve was projected to reach $4.75 billion by the end of the biennium.
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Duke Health: Requested Aetna rate hike would have small impact on state workers
In an emailed statement to Carolina Journal on Friday, Duke Health said it is “actively engaged in good faith negotiations” with health insurance company Aetna in response to a story that many patients, including over 750,000 state employees covered under the State Health Plan (SHP), will lose in-network coverage to Duke’s doctors, hospitals, clinics, and services on Oct. 20.
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Duke–Aetna dispute could raise premiums, cut coverage for NC’s state employees
The clock is ticking on negotiations between health insurance company Aetna and Duke Health, which says that unless Aetna raises its reimbursement rates, many patients will lose in-network coverage to Duke’s doctors, hospitals, clinics, and services on Oct. 20, including over 750,000 state employees covered under the State Health Plan (SHP).
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LGC votes to hire independent auditor to audit Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools
On Tuesday, NC’s Local Government Commission voted in favor of a resolution requiring an outside audit firm to conduct an internal controls audit of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.
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Treasurer Briner uncovers $170M in unspent taxpayer money
North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner announced on Thursday that his office has found $170 million in unspent and unallocated funds. The discovery was made as part of a detailed review of the state’s accounts.
