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Two former lawmakers, one from each party, make the case against the tax amendments
SEANC’s Executive Committee voted last week to oppose two tax amendments on this year’s ballot. One would cap…
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Statement from Ardis Watkins on the State Health Plan’s deal with Atrium Health
The following is a statement from SEANC Executive Director Ardis Watkins on today’s announcement of a deal between the State Health Plan and Atrium Health: “We thank State Treasurer Brad 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 […]
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SEANC urges voters to reject both tax amendments on the November ballot
Constitutional caps on income and property taxes would squeeze funding for the services North Carolinians depend on The State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) urges voters to reject tax amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot that would further erode the state’s public services. One amendment would cap the state income tax rate at 3.5%. […]
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State Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to out-of-network
The fight between the State Health Plan and Atrium Health got much bigger this week. Here’s what members need to know. Atrium hospitals in Charlotte and the Triad are now out of network for 2027. On Wednesday, the Plan said Atrium’s hospitals and clinics in those regions will be out of network next year. Atrium […]
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SEANC, coalition calls on Attorney General to hold forums on WakeMed
On Wednesday, SEANC joined a coalition of health care and community groups on Wednesday to call on Attorney General Jeff Jackson to take a hard look at Atrium Health’s takeover of WakeMed. Wake County commissioners approved the deal Sept. 21 on a 5-2 vote. The coalition says major questions are still unanswered. There was no […]
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EMPAC Endorses Four Wake County Commissioner Candidates
RALEIGH — EMPAC, the political action committee of the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC), has endorsed four candidates for the Wake County Board of Commissioners in the November 3 election: District 2 — John Adcock (R) District 7 — Vickie Adamson (D) At-Large — Christine Kushner (D) At-Large — Mona Singh (D) On […]
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Atrium’s “Affordability” scheme could bankrupt the State Health Plan
Atrium Health wants to buy your loyalty with discounted copays, and the State Health Plan will pay for it. Atrium’s new “Affordability Protection Program” lowers out-of-pocket costs for members who stay with its doctors and hospitals, but Atrium isn’t lowering the prices it charges the Plan. Treasurer Brad Briner says Atrium will be the most […]
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Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler: State employees make the State Fair possible
Hundreds of thousands of people will walk through the gates of the North Carolina State Fair this month. Few of them will see the state employees who make it possible. This week on The SEANC View, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler talks about that behind-the-scenes work, from the Department of Agriculture staff who plan and run […]
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Sign up for a SEANC Insurance webinar during State Health Plan Open Enrollment
State Health Plan Open Enrollment opens Oct. 12, and SEANC is kicking off a month of free webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Each session walks through all of SEANC’s insurance plans, including dental, vision, accident and disability, what they cost and what they cover. While you’re weighing your health plan choices, it’s […]
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