Some retired NC state workers will pay more for health insurance. Working enrollees could save.

By: Lynn Bonner

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 645

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Retirees using Medicare Advantage health insurance under the State Health Plan will see significant increases next year. The Plan’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve the increases.

Copays will increase for a range of medical services. For example, the daily copay for an inpatient hospital stay of 1 to 10 days will go up from $160 to $200 under the base plan. The radiology copay under the base plan will increase from $40 …

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