Keeping NC Medicaid Strong

04/30/2026

Let’s keep NC Medicaid strong, together! 💪

While we’ve seen some progress in funding the Medicaid rebase, the work is just beginning. We need a sustainable model for North Carolina Medicaid that ensures every neighbor has the access they deserve.

Join the Keeping NC Medicaid Strong coalition this Friday, May 1 to learn how we’re working to sustain expansion, advocate for full funding, and build a stronger future for our state's health.

Be part of the effort—register today!
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N_eLvUqoRC2vWTWpeEgPwA

04/30/2026

Did you hear about the Medicaid Rebase? Rhaegan Jackson, Director of Health Access at NCAH explains what happened in the days since the NCGA came back for the legislative short session.

The money is intended to keep pace with rising health care costs and enrollment while addressing waste and preventing fraud.

02/13/2026

Medicaid is a Lifeline, Not a Luxury

Lori Kelley of Harrisburg, NC, has spent her life working—from running a nonprofit to sorting recyclables. Now, at 59, deteriorating vision and chronic health issues are making it harder to keep a steady job.

New federal Medicaid work rules set to take effect in 2027 could put her health coverage at risk. For Lori and thousands of other middle-aged North Carolinians, Medicaid isn’t just insurance; it’s the only way they can afford the medications that keep them standing.

We need to keep NC Medicaid strong for neighbors like Lori.

Read more about how these changes hit our community:

Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.

01/06/2026

Medicaid is part of how North Carolina takes care of its people. It helps kids stay healthy, seniors access care, people with disabilities live independently, and working families get the care they need. This page is about sharing facts — and keeping NC Medicaid strong. 💙

11/12/2025

Medicaid Keeps Our Veterans Strong

As Veterans Day comes to a close, we honor those who served and commit to ensuring every veteran has access to health care.

Because saying thank you for your service means more when we back it with action.

11/12/2025

Nearly 7 in 10 working-age veterans on Medicaid are employed — serving their communities long after military service.

Work reporting requirements could strip coverage from veterans who can’t meet complex paperwork demands — including those with disabilities.

🫡 Protecting Medicaid means protecting veterans’ health, stability, and dignity.


https://www.kff.org/medicaid/5-key-facts-about-medicaid-and-veterans/ #:~:text=Medicaid%20currently%20provides%20health%20care,or%20TRICARE%2C%20the%20health%20insurance

11/11/2025

Veterans who served our nation deserve care when they need it most.

🩺 Nearly half of veterans with Medicaid have a disability, compared to fewer than 3 in 10 veterans without it.
💭 Veterans with Medicaid are more likely to access mental health or substance use treatment, helping them recover and rebuild.

Medicaid isn’t just health insurance — it’s a promise that no veteran faces illness or injury alone.


https://www.kff.org/medicaid/5-key-facts-about-medicaid-and-veterans/ #:~:text=Medicaid%20currently%20provides%20health%20care,or%20TRICARE%2C%20the%20health%20insurance

11/11/2025

As veterans age, their health needs increase — and Medicaid helps bridge the gap.

💙 Nearly half of veterans with Medicaid are over 65.
👩‍⚕️ 60% are dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover doctor visits, long-term care, and costs other systems don’t.

Medicaid helps aging veterans live with dignity and access the care they deserve.

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/5-key-facts-about-medicaid-and-veterans/ #:~:text=Medicaid%20currently%20provides%20health%20care,or%20TRICARE%2C%20the%20health%20insurance

11/11/2025

Over the past decade, the veteran population has declined, but the share of veterans with Medicaid has grown.

📈 Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion, the rate of uninsured veterans has dropped by more than half — from 6% to 2%.
In North Carolina alone, more than 53,000 veterans are covered by Medicaid.

Expanding access saves lives, strengthens communities, and honors those who served. 🇺🇸



https://www.kff.org/medicaid/5-key-facts-about-medicaid-and-veterans/ #:~:text=Medicaid%20currently%20provides%20health%20care,or%20TRICARE%2C%20the%20health%20insurance

11/11/2025

Today, we honor our nation’s veterans — and recognize that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

🩵 1 in 10 U.S. veterans — 1.6 million people — rely on Medicaid for their health coverage.
For many, Medicaid is the only coverage they qualify for, filling gaps left by the VA and TRICARE systems.

Protecting Medicaid means protecting the veterans who protected us.

🔗 Learn more from : https://www.kff.org/medicaid/5-key-facts-about-medicaid-and-veterans/ #:~:text=Medicaid%20currently%20provides%20health%20care,or%20TRICARE%2C%20the%20health%20insurance

Medicaid helps fill gaps in coverage for veterans who are low-income, have disabilities, or are otherwise ineligible for military health benefits. It supports those with complex health needs and reduces out-of-pocket expenses. This brief presents five key facts about veterans with Medicaid and how p...