Contingency plan set for state workers affected by Aetna-Duke negotiations In the wake of ongoing negotiations between Duke Health and Aetna, the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees on Friday approved procuring a transition services vendor to help

While the #StateHealthPlan doesn’t have a seat at the negotiating table, #Aetna has kept its office informed. At this point, it doesn’t look like the two sides are close to an agreement. #NorthCarolina #TSERS #DukeHealth #HealthInsurance #NetworkContracts

Teachers, state employees voice frustration over State Health Plan As the State Health Plan board weighs premium hikes, some members already face higher out-of-pocket health care costs.

The higher copays appear to be the result of fewer #healthcare providers across the state opting to participate in the Clear Pricing Project. #NC #TSERS #RBP #NorthCarolina #StateHealthPlan