Contributing to an informed citizenry, inside and outside the classroom.
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner says moving many Atrium Health providers and facilities out of network for the State Health Plan is just “behind the scenes bookkeeping,” and that members who choose Atrium can be “held harmless” by Atrium if it chooses to. That overlooks how the tiered plan works. Out-of-network status raises costs for members,... Continue Reading →
According to this Raleigh News & Observer article, we'll find out over a year from now before fall open enrollment in 2024 just what the change in health plan administration from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC to Aetna will cost members in terms of plan benefits, coverage, access to current providers, treatment paths, etc.... Continue Reading →
Read more: July 23, 2019: Treasurer Folwell's Clear Pricing Plan Must Not Interfere With Clear Open Enrollment September 1, 2019: To celebrate Labor Day and remind us of its significance, here is my C&D from the SHPNC June 16, 2020: NC’s latest shell game: paying for your “raise” with money from your health plan
