By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina As the cost of college attendance continues to rise, many college students struggle to make ends meet.
Keeping North Carolina’s Mothers and Babies Healthy
By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina Our children are our future, and our state has an important role to play in keeping babies and their
Closing the Coverage Gap is Good for Public Safety
By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina Each year, North Carolina spends over $1.5 billion to keep nearly 52,000 people incarcerated in its
Lessons from Louisiana: How Closing the Gap Bolsters Disaster Response
By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina In North Carolina, September means peak hurricane season. In the past two decades, twenty-six recorded
North Carolina’s Veterans Need Healthcare: Close the Coverage Gap
By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina Last week, the U.S. withdrew the last of its troops from Afghanistan, bringing an end to the 20-year war.
This Labor Day, Let’s Bring Healthcare Coverage to NC’s Workers
By Katie Horneffer, Intern, Care4Carolina Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our country has recognized and thanked our essential workers. The
NOW IS THE TIME TO CLOSE THE COVERAGE GAP!
by Peg O’Connell Care4Carolina was formed seven years ago to advocate for a solution for closing the coverage gap. When we started there
Care4Carolina Response to NC House Budget
Response to the Budget Released by the North Carolina House of Representatives We are disappointed that the House budget does not provide a
Brittney’s Story
April 5th marked 8 years since we said our final goodbyes to my dad. A man that meant the absolute world to me, who carried my family and worked every
Closing the Coverage Gap is a Needed Tool to Fight Diabetes Epidemic in NC
By Christy Craig, Intern, Care4Carolina The diabetes epidemic is serious, take these sobering statistics. In 2020, it was projected that 12.5% of
Health care for working North Carolinians now
Republished from NC Spin on July 15, 2021 By Dr. Sandra Burke As a cardiovascular research scientist for more than 41 years, I am absolutely
Close the Coverage Gap–It is not Rocket Science; it is Actuarial Science.
by Peg O’Connell I am an old insurance lawyer. Yes, I admit it, I am old and I practiced insurance law for many years before becoming a public
Protect NC Rural Hospitals and Communities: Close the Health Insurance Coverage Gap
By Christy Craig, Intern, Care4Carolina Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many rural hospitals operated on thin margins, but the financial strain
Coverage Gap Impact Map: Comprehensive NC County Data Now Available
By Hailey Gutzmer The presence of the health insurance coverage gap is hurting every county and our state as a whole. In North Carolina, 13.8% of
The 90% Medicaid Match is Permanent
By Peg O'Connell Care4Carolina Executive Director Erica Palmer Smith was recently a guest on the radio talk show, Mountain Morningson WJUL
Senate Budget Statement: June 22
As we emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown and embark on a massive economic recovery effort, making sure that hard working North Carolinians have access
Closing the Coverage Gap Reduces Financial Hardship
By Christy Craig, Intern, Care4Carolina Out of pocket medical costs are a major cause of financial hardship. In 2014, the US Consumer
STILL STUCK IN THE COVERAGE GAP
by Peg O’Connell When the American Rescue Plan (ARP) was passed in March of this year, many of us were hopeful that the healthcare provisions in it