As of December 1, 2023, North Carolina is set to become the 40th state to implement Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This development is notable for the state, extending Medicaid eligibility to more than 600,000 adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
By implementing the Medicaid expansion, North Carolina joins the growing list of states taking advantage of the ACA’s provision to provide more comprehensive healthcare coverage to their citizens. For those adults who fall within the designated income bracket, this means a relief from medical bills that may otherwise be unaffordable.
The Medicaid expansion in North Carolina is just another example of how the ACA continues to shift healthcare policy across the United States. Despite being a decade old piece of legislation, its impacts continue to be far-reaching and transformative.
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JD Supra written by the legal professionals at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.