Health care changes for state of North Carolina employees

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Employees who work for the state of North Carolina will see changes in their medical benefits in both 2027 and 2028.

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The State Health Plan Board of Trustees recently voted in favor of new premium rates, a new tier for the Preferred Provider network, and switching the state’s third-party administrator from Aetna to Blue Cross NC. The Office of the State Treasurer oversees the State Health Plan.

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In episode 9 of Local Matters, State Treasurer Brad Briner sat down with CBS 17’s Russ Bowen to explain the changes. 

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