Democrats fight for Healthcare
Medicaid Expansion goes live, giving 600,000 North Carolinians Access to Healthcare
This is a huge win for North Carolina, especially since this comes after the GOP delayed this for years and cost our state billions of dollars.
North Carolina Republicans refused for more than 10 years to accept federal funding to help expand coverage to low-income people.
600,000 North Carolinians now have access to healthcare, and about half will automatically be enrolled in coverage.
North Carolina hospitals are getting $2.6 billion, and the state legislature is investing $835 million in behavioral health, including the first reimbursement rate increase for behavioral health services in more than a decade.
Statement from President Biden:
"Every American deserves high-quality affordable health care. Today, we are one step closer towards meeting that promise, as 600,000 North Carolinians can now access the affordable, quality coverage they need under Medicaid. Thanks to Governor Roy Cooper’s years of leadership, in partnership with bipartisan elected officials, North Carolina is the 40th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. 300,000 North Carolinians will receive this coverage immediately and rural hospitals across the state will be able to keep their doors open to continue to care for their communities.
Despite this progress, MAGA Republicans still want to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, just like my predecessor tried and failed to do repeatedly. There are 40 million people who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and repealing the law would put their care at risk. Repealing the Affordable Care Act means that states, including North Carolina, wouldn’t be able to offer care through Medicaid expansion.
Let’s strengthen the Affordable Care Act instead of getting rid of it. Let’s work together to bring down Americans’ health care and prescription drug costs, and expand Medicaid in the 10 remaining states. And to those who want to repeal this lifesaving law let me be clear: I won’t let it happen on my watch."
Statement from Chair Clayton:
“Democrats in North Carolina have fought for years to make this day a reality. Healthcare is a human right and 600,000 North Carolinians now have access to quality, affordable, and lifesaving healthcare. This expansion strengthens our economy, creates jobs across our state, and provides a lifeline to our rural hospitals that many families depend on. I’m thankful for the many lives that will now be saved due to Medicaid expansion, and we should all celebrate the fact that folks across our state have been given a fighting chance.”
