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Governor Stein Calls Extra Session to Fund Medicaid

Today Governor Josh Stein highlighted the stories of Medicaid patients and providers while calling an extra session of the North Carolina General Assembly on November 17, 2025, to fund Medicaid. Governor Stein was joined by disability advocates Demi Eckhoff and Betsy MacMichael and Dr. Karen Smith, all of whom shared the impact of Medicaid on their lives.

Governor Stein Urges Support for House Bill 491 to Fund Medicaid

Today Governor Josh Stein urged passage of House Bill 491, which would pull $190 million from the Medicaid Contingency Reserve to partially fund the Medicaid program and allow the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to reverse and delay provider rate cuts that took effect on October 1, 2025. The Governor released the following statement:  

Governor Stein Provides NC Strong Update

Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest

Governor Stein Highlights North Carolina Impacts of Impasse in Washington, Calls on Congress to Return to the Negotiating Table

Today Governor Josh Stein released a statement highlighting the impacts of the federal government shutdown across North Carolina and urging leaders in Washington to return to the negotiating table.  

Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce More Than $6.5 Billion in Medical Debt Erased in North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced today that through North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year.

Governor Stein Calls for Comprehensive Mental Health Investments to Promote Public Safety

Recent events across North Carolina have been tragic reminders of the need to meaningfully invest in mental health resources, and Governor Josh Stein today called for comprehensive resources to keep people safe and healthy. Governor Stein also toured Integrated Family Services in Greenville, which will be opening a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) later this month.  

Governor Stein Urges General Assembly to Reverse Cuts to Medicaid

With Medicaid funding cuts going into effect next month because of the General Assembly’s inaction, Governor Jos

Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

(RALEIGH) To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for th

Governor Stein Calls for Congressional Action on ACA Tax Credits to Keep Health Care Costs Down for Hundreds of Thousands of North Carolinians

Today Governor Stein

NC Medicaid Expansion Reaches 650,000 North Carolinians Enrolled Fewer Than 18 Months After Launch

Governor Josh Stein announced that as of today, 650,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health care through Medicaid expansion, including veterans and workers in child care, construction, hospitality, home health care and other industries essential to the state.