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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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Closing the Gap Helps College Students Thrive

October 5, 2021 by Katie Horneffer Leave a Comment

By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina

As the cost of college attendance continues to rise, many college students struggle to make ends meet. The average annual in-state tuition rate at North Carolina community colleges is $2,500; for four-year colleges, it’s nearly $19,000. Despite working long hours outside of class to afford tuition and living expenses, many students may not have enough extra savings on hand to pay for a health emergency, like a hospital or urgent care visit. Closing the coverage gap can help address these financial stresses, allowing students to focus more on their education and improving academic outcomes and earnings for NC students.

In states that have closed their coverage gaps, college students are more likely to have health insurance. The proportion of college students with healthcare coverage is 3.4 percentage points higher in states that have closed their coverage gaps compared to those that haven’t. With coverage, college students have better access to preventive screenings, mental health treatment, vaccines, reproductive healthcare, and prescriptions.

The impact of these gains in coverage goes beyond just improved health outcomes: states that have closed their coverage gaps have seen a positive impact on educational outcomes for college students. These states have higher community college enrollment, higher community college graduation rates, and higher four-year college graduate rates. Community college students in these states are also more likely to transfer to a four-year college, which increases their potential for higher earnings later in life.

Why would access to affordable health insurance help college students do better in school? First, closing the coverage gap increases financial stability among lower-income students. Students don’t have to make tough choices between paying tuition and paying a healthcare bill. They can also work fewer hours and still make ends meet, meaning they have more time to focus on their academics. Second, with health insurance, college students can better manage any chronic conditions or mental health concerns that might interfere with their ability to succeed in school.

The impacts of closing the gap go beyond just college outcomes—high schoolers, too, do better academically. In fact, one study found that, if all states that haven’t yet closed their coverage gap did so, the number of high school dropouts in these states would drop by 11.2%. This makes sense considering the important impact that family financial stability has on youths’ access to resources and ability to thrive in school. Furthermore, healthier parents, who aren’t struggling with ongoing health concerns, have more capacity to spend time with their children and support them academically. By improving the financial security and health of low-income families, closing the coverage gap would help North Carolina’s high schoolers succeed.

Education is a critical predictor of future health, income, and job security. Closing the coverage gap would have impacts that extend far beyond immediate improvements in health and financial stability: it would also have long-term effects on the well-being of North Carolinians for decades to come. By closing the coverage gap now, we can support North Carolina’s students in their educational achievements as they lay the path for a brighter future.

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