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Statement from @ArdisWatkins on today’s announcement of a deal between the State Health Plan and @AtriumHealth:
“We thank Treasurer Briner for remaining steadfast in his position to protect the financial viability of the State Health Plan and to shield future members from unnecessary increases in healthcare costs. His focus on long-term sustainability reflects a commitment to responsible governance and to the many public servants and families who rely on the Plan. We are equally grateful to Atrium Health for their willingness to develop and present a thoughtful proposal that addresses key concerns regarding cost for all State Health Plan members.”
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Reuniting organizations and people with their unclaimed property is one of my favorite parts of my job. Stop by our booth at the NC State Fair and see if we have any funds for you!
#ncpol
Fair food, Ferris wheels and a $20,000+ surprise! 🎡
Treasurer Briner returned unclaimed property to United Way of Forsyth County.
🔗 nctreasurer.gov/news/press-r…
Search for unclaimed property at the fair this week or anytime at NCCash.gov.
#nccash #ncstatefair
ALT A person holding a large ceremonial check with another individual. The check is from the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer and is made out to United Way of Forsyth County for $20,003.92. Various people are in the background, and booths are visible.
ALT Three people are standing indoors at an event, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in business casual attire. The background features promotional booths and a banner with partially visible text, "NC" and "gov.
ALT A person in a blue shirt points at a computer screen while another individual in a United Way polo observes closely, holding papers. They're in a busy indoor setting with people in the background.
Amy Auth retweeted
Atrium is playing a shell game with their new scheme to mask their outrageous costs to State Health Plan members, which threaten to bankrupt the Plan. #ncpol #ncga
Listen to the episode here: youtu.be/xkIs4vuqKdw?si=HKiN…
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“It’s a Trojan horse. It rolls in; it looks great. It burns down everything,” said @ArdisWatkins.
Watkins argues that while members could save money at the time of care, the State Health Plan would still pay Atrium’s higher reimbursement rates, potentially driving up overall spending.
“They would pay much more later when their premiums and everybody else in the state’s premiums have to get jacked up, because Atrium would continue sending enormous bills to the health plan,” Watkins said. #ncpol #ncga
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If @AtriumHealth wants to make state employees whole, there's a simple way to do it: lower its prices to the State Health Plan.
That's what every other system in the preferred tiers agreed to do. #ncga #ncpol
SHP is committed to protecting members & ensuring a sustainable future for NC's health benefits & raises concerns about Atrium's "program," which shifts costs to the Plan and taxpayers.
SHP is reviewing the program’s impact, risks and legality. bit.ly/4dTOEt6
#ncpol
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Our screens have a new conversation starter. 👀🤖
Happy National AI in Work Day!
Here’s a peek at how our team is exploring AI at work.
#NationalAIInWorkDay #ncpol
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Today, I reintroduced the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act, legislation that would implement comprehensive regulatory reform designed to aid areas impacted by natural disasters.
This legislation ensures that North Carolinians will never again have to bear the brunt of exhaustive, crippling red tape and regulatory burdens to simply rebuild what is ours.
foxx.house.gov/news/document…
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You're invited.
NC Treasurer @brad_briner sits down with AFP-NC to talk about what's really going on in the state Treasury — pensions, health plan, the works.
9/30, 6pm. Richard Childress Racing Event Center. RSVP below ⬇️
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Great night in Columbus County supporting @BrendenJonesNC with @LukeFarleyNC and @NCAuditorBoliek #ncpol
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Couldn’t have said it better myself - “Certificate of Need is inflating costs, blocking access, and hindering economic development…” #ncpol
NC Rep: My growing community can’t get a hospital. It’s a dangerous racket | Opinion newsobserver.com/opinion/art…
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August 24, 1992:
One of America's most infamous hurricanes slammed southern Florida. Andrew is one of only four hurricanes that have hit the US as a Category 5. The storm damaged/destroyed over 160,000 structures (mainly from wind) and killed 44 people in the state.
#wxhistory
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$150 BILLION! A new milestone for North Carolina’s Retirement System Pension Fund.
@Brad_Briner and the NCIA team’s efforts are strengthening the fund, reducing pension debt & delivering for taxpayers & the public servants who depend on a secure retirement.
#ncpol #ncga
ALT Line graph titled "NCRS Market Value" showing an upward trend from $126,503,000 on 12/31/2004 to $150,388,000 currently. The x-axis represents dates from 12/31/2004 to 7/31/2016, and the y-axis represents market value in millions of dollars ranging from $120,000,000 to $155,000,000.
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Hurricane Helene’s impact is still being felt in western NC. Our office continues to work as quickly as possible to get some needed financial resources to our neighbors as they work to rebuild. Thanks to the #NCGA for appropriating these funds. #ncpol
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Bryan Starnes, CPA, has been appointed Chair of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission by Treasurer Briner.
His nearly four decades of financial leadership and commitment to accountability will help guide the Commission's important work.
🔗 nctreasurer.gov/news/press-r…
#ncpol
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1/2: You've got questions- we've got answered. Here are some of most asked State Health Plan questions: #ncpol
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State Health Plan leader clarifies recent changes do NOT affect primary care providers unless they refer you to specialists at a health system. It does not change behavioral health benefits. He discusses why certain health systems are nonpreferred and more. #ncga #ncpol
Closing out the week with Friday's mailbag questions. We've been getting a lot of questions since last week's State Health Plan meeting. Our executive administrator, Tom Friedman, is going to answer some of them: youtube.com/watch?v=0F35mYvB…
#ncpol
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Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Health Plan Board fought for teachers, state employees, and retirees and negotiated options that could potentially save their families THOUSANDS of dollars each year on healthcare expenses. #ncpol #ncga
SHP Board approved actions to strengthen affordability, access and long-term sustainability for 750,000 members.
The new TPA & PBM changes begin Jan. 1, 2028. This will not impact 2027 Open Enrollment.
🔗 nctreasurer.gov/news/press-r…
#ncpol #nchealth
ALT Here's what the Board approved. Premium rates for 2027. Benefit changes for 2027. Preferred provider agreements with UNC Health and Novant Health for 2027. Third-party administrator (TPA) Blue Cross N.C. for 2028. Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Blue Cross N.C. for 2028. Logos for South Carolina State Health Plan.
Amy Auth retweeted
I did not know Lindsey Graham served 33 years in the United States Air Force and retired a colonel earning a bronze star.
Love him or hate him, without a doubt Lindsey Graham was a patriot who served America for 3 decades. Then 2 more decades in the senate.
Graham loved America, that I can tell. 🇺🇸
