States try ‘public option’ Obamacare plans to reduce coverage costs

Multiple states have added public option health plans to their state insurance marketplaces, with mixed results. Experts say ...
WUNC

It took just five years for the State Health Plan’s billion-dollar surplus to become a deficit. What happened?

When new state treasurer Brad Briner walked into his new office at the beginning of 2025, he had a problem. After almost a decade of no premium increases for 750,000 state employees and their ...
WTKR

Open enrollment guide: How to choose the right health insurance plan

HAMPTON, Va. — Open enrollment for health insurance is officially underway for most private employers and state-based insurance plans, but navigating your options can be confusing — especially if your ...
Raleigh News & Observer

State Health Plan costs will go up for most Wake school employees. See how much.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. State Health Plan shifts to salary-based premiums, triggering wide increases. About 84% of Wake school employees will face higher ...

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State health insurance premiums would spike under draft budget plan, Kentucky educators warn

GOP leaders in the Kentucky legislature are cautioning people not to overreact, as the budget bill remains a work in progress.