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State Health Plan premiums could rise again, and some might pay more to keep their doctors
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (510+ words) Healthcare premiums could be going up again next year for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians insured by the State Health Plan." The plan's board is scheduled to meet Friday, when it is expected to vote on new premium rates,…...
Did a bot deny your claim? NC lawmakers want to regulate AI in health insurance
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (74+ words) WRAL This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. Did a bot deny your claim? NC lawmakers want to regulate AI in health insurance North Carolina lawmakers want…...
Those on state health plan could see provider change again
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (430+ words) The North Carolina State Health Plan could be seeking a new insurance provider just over a year into a contract with Aetna. Any change in the plan administration would mean a change in coverage for 750, 000 people as soon as January…...
United Healthcare announced Wake Med facilities and providers now out of network
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) On Saturday, United Healthcare officials told WRAL News that Wake Med's facilities and specialty providers will be out of network for members enrolled in commercial and Medicare Advantage plans, effective Nov. 15, 2025. According to United Healthcare officials, this change will impact…...
Wake Med-United Healthcare contract talks could disrupt Medicare Advantage coverage in Raleigh
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (337+ words) Wake Med announced on Tuesday that United Healthcare will no longer cover Medicare Advantage plans starting Saturday, Nov. 15th, unless a deal is reached. The two organizations are in the middle of negotiations, both with the contracts set to expire on…...
Wake Med joins list of Triangle health groups fighting for new contract with insurance providers
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (434+ words) Wake Med is warning patients on Wednesday that those with United Healthcare as their insurance provider could lose coverage at the hospital if the two sides do not reach a contract agreement. The health care provider signed a contract with…...
Duke Health could drop Aetna over contract dispute. State employees among the thousands affected
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (914+ words) Duke Health is suggesting it could soon drop Aetna from its list of in-network providers, saying the insurance company is unwilling to pay enough for the growing cost of health procedures. The contract between the two companies isn't up until…...