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North Carolina Lawmakers Approve $319M Medicaid Funding Boost: A Mixed Bag of Relief and Concerns

North Carolina lawmakers have approved a $319 million Medicaid funding boost, averting a total shortfall and keeping the program afloat through June. This cash infusion comes amidst rising costs due to federal funding shifts, inflation, and increased demand for autism treatments and pricey new drugs. While providers and families are relieved, Democrats and critics express concerns over tougher work requirements, monthly eligibility checks, and cuts to coverage for legal immigrants. The bill also includes a performance audit, fraud reporting, and a cost-saving plan, as well as tighter rules on applied behavior analysis therapy for autism. Lawmakers hail it as a solid step forward, but acknowledge the need for long-term cost-taming solutions.

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