Stein says NC counties will shoulder costs of new Medicaid rules, urges Congress to reverse cuts

By: Trevon Spencer

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 632

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina counties will face more administrative costs and staffing pressures as they prepare to implement new federal Medicaid requirements, after the General Assembly rejected his request for the state to help cover those expenses.

Stein made the comments earlier this week in Fayetteville at a roundtable with Medicaid recipients, healthcare providers and local officials.

He also sent a letter to North Carolina’s …

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