US EditionGov. Josh Stein Signs $319 Million Medicaid Bill After NC General Assembly Approval
The measure adds monthly eligibility checks and new documentation rules as officials say the money will keep Medicaid funded through June.
- On Thursday, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 696 into law, securing $319 million to fund North Carolina's Medicaid program through June 30.
- Negotiated to cover rising enrollment, the legislation mandates monthly eligibility checks, stronger documentation requirements, and work obligations for some Medicaid recipients.
- Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that provisions could eliminate coverage for nearly 27,000 immigrants, pregnant women, and children, arguing the bill adds burdensome red tape.
- To address fraud concerns, Republican legislators directed $500,000 to State Auditor Dave Boliek for oversight staffing, while the bill mandates annual transparency reporting.
- Urging recurring appropriations to avoid annual stopgap measures, Stein emphasized long-term stability, while state Sen. Benton Sawrey, R-Johnston, noted Medicaid "isn't happening in a vacuum.
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