New NC State Health Plan agreement will avoid big cost hikes for using some Atrium hospitals

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 394

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago

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Some North Carolina employees and teachers insured through the State Health Plan and seeking care at certain Atrium Health hospitals and clinics won’t see big jumps in their out-of-pocket costs after all.

State Treasurer Brad Briner announced Monday that a dozen Atrium hospitals will be in a benefits tier that will keep their out-of-pocket expenses next year about the same as they are this year. Costs won’t change for members who see Atrium primary …

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