Medicaid Expansion Officially Begins in North Carolina

Approximately 600,000 Low-Income Adults to Gain Healthcare Coverage

Medicaid expansion has officially started in North Carolina, providing healthcare coverage to approximately 600,000 low-income adults.
North Carolina is the 40th state to accept Medicaid expansion since coverage began in 2014.
About 300,000 people who were receiving family planning benefits are now qualified for full Medicaid coverage and were automatically enrolled.
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion is expected to benefit rural hospitals financially and boost local economies.
President Joe Biden praised the bipartisan support for the expansion and emphasized the importance of affordable healthcare for all Americans.