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As a North Carolina business leader, I endorse the following statement:

We, as North Carolina business leaders, understand that a strong economy and a thriving workforce require healthy families. Right now, too many hard-working families are uninsured. In fact, about two-thirds of all uninsured adults in North Carolina work. They are construction workers, farmers, child care providers, and even veterans. We urge the North Carolina General Assembly to achieve a bi-partisan solution to close the health insurance coverage gap. Now is the time to act. There are proposals on the table that would require no investment of state tax dollars and closing the gap would create an estimated 37,000 jobs and billions in economic activity. Much of this economic activity would benefit our rural communities and other areas most in need of an economic boost. Closing the health insurance coverage gap is a good deal for the health of North Carolina families and for our economy. We urge you to work together and achieve a policy solution that closes the health insurance coverage gap.

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We, as people of faith in North Carolina, believe that the Lord brings good news to the poor, binds up the broken-hearted, and comforts all those who mourn. We believe that when we work to ease the burdens of our neighbors who are struggling the most, we are caring for God. And, we believe we are called to follow our God by doing good, not only in the halls of our congregations, but by seeking justice in the wider world.

That means we cannot stand silent when presented with the opportunity to provide healthcare coverage for hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters. We understand that a community cannot flourish while its people lack access to affordable, quality healthcare. Healthy families are the bedrock of our communities of faith and of our local economies. Uninsured North Carolinians include members of our congregations, pastors, child care providers, farmers, construction workers, small business owners, neighbors, and friends. We urge the North Carolina General Assembly to work together across bi-partisan lines to close the health insurance coverage gap for all of these children of God.

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Sign as a Grassroots Group

As legislation progresses to enact a North Carolina solution to close the health insurance coverage gap, it is critical that we have a grassroots team ready to mobilize. By signing up as a member of the Care4Carolina Grassroots Action Network, you agree to activate your group/organization when action is requested during the campaign. Action requests may include but are not limited to reaching out to legislators, sharing posts on social media, and relaying information to other contacts.

Your work as a grassroots group/organization is essential to our efforts, and Care4Carolina appreciates your support in ensuring that our mission is achieved. Together, we will find a North Carolina solution to close the health insurance coverage gap.

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East and West Agree: It is Time to Close the Coverage Gap

September 22, 2020 by Hailey Gutzmer Leave a Comment

Hear them in their own words

By Peg O’Connell

There are often differences of opinion between the eastern and western parts of our state.  We have seen it play out in the political dynasties that have ruled the state over the years [Anyone remember the Branch head boys or the Shelby dynasty?] and in the attempts by our policymakers to deploy the state’s limited resources—sometimes successfully, and sometimes, not so much. And of course there is the issue of barbeque! 

So, I am glad to report that there is one issue upon which business, community and local government leaders at both ends of the state can agree, it is time to close the coverage gap.  We need to find a solution to provide an affordable option for the uninsured to get health insurance.

Care4Carolina recently co-hosted two large regional (virtual) forums aimed at seeking community input on how the coverage gap and the economic devastation caused by COVID-19, is impacting communities, businesses and local governments across the state.  As you might have guessed, it is tough out there, regardless if you are in Manteo or Murphy—actually our speakers were from Carteret to Graham Counties, but you get the idea.

We know that people are suffering, especially those who are uninsured and fall ill from COVID or some other illness, but what we heard most frequently was about how COVID has caused a 50-car pile-up in the revenues that were expected by town and county governments. 

When people stop spending, governments lose tax revenues, which means that they can no longer fill in the gaps for those in needs.  Also, when people stop spending, local business suffers and has to lay people off, which means they lose their insurance and … you know the rest.  And the burden on the small and rural hospital and health care provider just keeps getting heavier and heavier.

But it is not all doom and gloom.  Or at least it doesn’t have to be.  These two forums featured some excellent speakers who have solutions.  One was Anna James from Sentara in the Elizabeth City area.  Anna was in the governor’s office in Virginia when that state expanded Medicaid.  Her story and the data she presented about the economic and health benefits for Virginia is inspiring.  With her permission, you can see a clip of her presentation here.  

From the west, McDowell County to be exact, our friend Steve Bush made both the business and a very personal case for closing the gap.  Steve is the head of the McDowell County Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate in his message that business in our rural counties will struggle for years if we don’t find a solution for providing health insurance for our workers—especially those in small businesses that simply can’t afford group health insurance.  Even though Steve is a businessman, he makes it clear that at the end of the day, this issue is about hard-working people who are trying to provide for their families.

Care4Carolina will be hosting several more of these forums over the coming month.  We’d love to have you join us for one.  Visit our website Care4Carolina.com and sign up for the list serve.

Category iconFall 2020 Series Tag iconCoverage Gap,  Virtual Forum

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