Every North Carolinian should be able to access the health care they need without going bankrupt. Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina would provide coverage to about 500,000 low-income people. Unfortunately, the General Assembly continues to reject federal funding to expand Medicaid, choosing politics over the health and well-being of North Carolina families.
Since the General Assembly first refused to expand Medicaid in 2010, several rural hospitals in our state have closed their doors — including one in Washington County in February 2019. Medicaid expansion will help keep rural hospitals afloat, connecting people to the care they need and boosting the well-being of families and communities.
Every North Carolinian should be able to access the health care they need without going bankrupt. Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina would provide coverage to about 500,000 low-income people. Unfortunately, the General Assembly continues to reject federal funding to expand Medicaid, choosing politics over the health and well-being of North Carolina families.
Since the General Assembly first refused to expand Medicaid in 2010, several rural hospitals in our state have closed their doors — including one in Washington County in February 2019. Medicaid expansion will help keep rural hospitals afloat, connecting people to the care they need and boosting the well-being of families and communities.
The NC House and Senate have introduced history-making bills that would close the Medicaid Gap and ensure that North Carolinians get to go to the doctor without going broke. Representatives from the Governor’s office have said the biggest priority of this legislative session is passing Medicaid Expansion. It’s time to add your voice to theirs in saying you believe in the right of every North Carolinian to access healthcare, no matter how much they make or where they live.
Since 2010 six rural hospitals in North Carolina have closed. Thousands have lost jobs and the financial and emotional impact on the surrounding communities can be devastating.
Tell us your story. By sharing stories of real people who are directly affected by legislation we can bring lasting change to our state. Your experience can help us to ensure that all North Carolinians have access to quality health care regardless of their income or location.