NC House Democrats urge GOP leaders to hear bills aimed at healthcare affordability, access

By: Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 459

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Days after North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature passed long-delayed Medicaid funding, Democrats are calling for further action on healthcare needs.

In a Monday press conference, Democratic state House members urged their Republican colleagues to take up four healthcare bills that aim to protect Medicaid and behavioral health services, better support care for older adults, and keep healthcare services affordable, particularly maternal and cancer care.

All four bills were filed last week. House Bill 1175: the …

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