Senate stalemate continues over extension of ACA subsidies

The stalemate in the U.S. Senate and government shutdown continue for at least one more day, as Democrats and Republicans continue battling over whether or not

Can undocumented immigrants get 'free health care' or Medicaid?

GOP says Dems want free health care for immigrants here illegally. Dems say that's not at all what they're demanding.

With Medicaid cuts looming, NC Senate passes bill. Will the House back it?

Stein in a letter last week urged House and Senate lawmakers to pass a budget — which was supposed to be enacted at the end of June — but said that in the absence of a comprehensive plan, funding for items such as Medicaid “cannot wait and demand your attention in your September session.”
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On eve of NC Medicaid cuts, Stein again calls on the General Assembly to fund the health care program

Reductions in provider reimbursements are set to take effect on Oct. 1, as Republicans in NC's House and Senate failed to reach agreement on a Medicaid funding bill.
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Medicaid standoff could put health care for many North Carolinians at risk

Unless lawmakers or the governor act, provider rate cuts of up to 10 percent will take effect Wednesday, jeopardizing access to services across the state.

NC House and Senate both vote for Medicaid funding, but can’t reach deal

The Senate passed a bill to fund the program on Monday, and the House passed its version Tuesday. Both chambers voted unanimously to pass their versions of the bill. Lawmakers are expected to go home at the end of the week and not return until late next month.
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NC legislature can't agree on budget, Medicaid money, as Senate seeks Planned Parenthood ban

State lawmakers are back in Raleigh this week, but Republicans still haven't reached an agreement on a budget and Medicaid funding.
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