The state health plan is nearly broke.
The plan, which covers teachers and state employees across North Carolina, needs an immediate $300 million cash infusion.
Directors of the plan have started operating under emergency measures, delaying $45 million in payments to key vendors until after the legislature convenes in January.
But that patch will keep the plan in the black only until March or April.
The plan's chief financial officer said that the system will need an additional $500 to $550 million over the next two years to keep it running unless benefits are changed. (AP)
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Re: State health plan needs cash
@pchakales I am terribly sorry to inform you but you are way off base. First of all the idea that state employees are paid as well or better than that of the private sector is simply absurd unless you are referencing Mary Easley or college sports coaches.
Secondly, do you want state employees paying for their healthcare or their health insurance? They are two very different issues. I am a young cancer survivor and have priced out the cost of private insurance for myself and I am well aware of the costs that I incur for my medical care.
Private insurance is virtually impossible to afford. The least expensive policy that I could find that would cover me cost $1,400 per month with a $5,000 deductible. Not really doable on my state employees salary.
And the waste? I take a pill each day that is designed to try to keep the cancer away. Without insurance it would cost $382 per month.
I'm all in favor of trying to come up with a plan but before you come up with "solutions", do your homework.
http://aftercancernowwhat.blogspot.com