NC DHHS

Gov. Josh Stein is at odds with legislative Republicans over what he says is a $319 million shortfall for Medicaid.

Parents of 22 children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder said cutting reimbursement rates for the therapies discriminates against their children.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will offer 50% of typical benefits in November using a reserve fund. North Carolina was one of the states that sued to require it to use that money amid federal shutdown.

The federal program provides food, formula and support to about 262,000 people in North Carolina.

More than 1.4 million NC residents rely on food assistance monthly, state leaders and market advocates warn of rising pressure if federal cuts take hold.

A motion to have states require a prescription for COVID-19 vaccines failed at a CDC panel meeting Friday. Seniors and adults with underlying conditions can still obtain a vaccine without a prescription at local pharmacies in North Carolina. However, CDC advisers now recommend that individuals talk with a doctor before getting the vaccine – a move that could discourage some from receiving it.

A dangerous incident involving at least a dozen patients and employees at Raleigh’s Holly Hill Hospital late last year has reignited scrutiny of the for-profit psychiatric facility, which has a yearslong history of safety violations.

The latest numbers show 656,000 North Carolinians have gained coverage through Medicaid since it expanded in 2023.

Vance County’s Department of Social Services has been under investigation since last year for violating the safety of children and their families within the welfare system.

A push in Congress to limit provider taxes could strip billions in Medicaid funding from North Carolina.