Stein to decide fate of $319M Medicaid funding plan
By Caroline Yaffa
Published on April 30, 2026.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is set to decide on a $319 million plan to fund the state's Medicaid program, which could ensure continued health care for millions of North Carolinians. The bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly with strong bipartisan approval. However, concerns have been raised about provisions that could potentially eliminate coverage for some, including immigrant families. The delay in this decision may be due to additional legislation added to the bill, which includes stricter work requirements and income eligibility checks. The plan also requires DHHS officials to turn over people to federal immigration officials if they discover that someone receiving Medicaid has a family member in their household whose immigration status is in question.
Read Original Article