Higher Bills, New Benefits on the Way for State Health Plan Members in NC

NC Health Plan Deductible Doubles Amid Budget Crisis - American Faith

North Carolina’s State Health Plan Board has approved sweeping changes to employee health coverage in an effort to address a staggering $507 million deficit. The decision affects approximately 775,000 state employees and retirees who will see higher deductibles and copays starting next year. Under the revised “Standard” plan, previously known as the 70-30 plan, annual deductibles will double from $1,500 to $3,000. Prescription drug copays will a…

State Health Plan members to see increased deductibles and other changes in 2026

At their board meeting on Tuesday, the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees voted in favor of making benefit changes to the State Health Plan (SHP) for its 750,000 members for the 2026 benefit year. 2026 NC State Health Plan Benefit Changes. Source: NC State Health Plan. With the change for Active and Non-Medicare members, those under the 70/30 plan would see their annual deductibles go from $1,500 for singles and $4,500 for famili…

Higher bills, new benefits on the way for State Health Plan members in NC

Deductibles will double for some, premiums could potentially more than double, and people on the plan will also find themselves paying more for prescriptions, primary care visits and other costs.

State Health Plan Board of Trustees votes on benefit changes for state employees

The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved changes to benefits for state employees on Tuesday. This vote comes after the board has spent the last several months working to address an expected deficit of $500 million for the plan, which could grow to an estimated $1.4 billion by 2027. Board members are hoping that some of this deficit will be offset by additional funding from the state legislature.… The post State Health Plan Board of Trust…

State Health Plan Board Votes On 2026 Plan Changes For Members

RALEIGH – The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees met today (Tuesday) to make pivotal decisions on the future direction of the Plan with actions to address its $507 million deficit. The board approved changes to benefits for the 2026 benefit year, which will begin Jan. 1, 2026. Member premiums will not be voted […]