Atrium Health Launches New Affordability Protection Program to Ensure North Carolina State Health Plan Members Can Keep the Care They Know and Trust

Since learning about the initiative, community leaders across North Carolina have expressed strong support for how it will help protect teachers, first responders, public servants and their families. From school superintendents to police chiefs and beyond, leaders have welcomed the effort to preserve access to affordable, high-quality care. Additional details regarding eligibility, enrollment and program administration are available via Atrium Health’s dedicated State Health Plan Member Education Center.

“As an employer of dedicated public servants, it is really important to me that my employees maintain healthcare affordability and choice. I am pleased that Atrium Health, on its own initiative, has announced this program today to help ensure my employees can continue receiving care from their chosen provider at an affordable cost.” 

“Our educators, staff and families depend on access to quality, affordable healthcare providers they know and trust. We appreciate efforts to help preserve access and affordability to important healthcare services for our staff as they continue focusing on supporting student success.”

"The health and well-being of our employees is a priority at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. We want our employees and their families to have clear information about their State Health Plan options and continued access to their existing providers, so they can stay focused on their health, their work, and the students we serve."

“Access to quality healthcare is important for our employees and the families they serve. We appreciate efforts that help State Health Plan members maintain relationships with trusted healthcare providers while providing clarity as they make important enrollment decisions.”

"Access to quality healthcare is important for the employees who serve our community every day and for the families who depend on them. We appreciate efforts that provide clarity for State Health Plan members and help preserve access to trusted healthcare providers and services so employees can make informed healthcare decisions with confidence."

“Supporting the wellbeing of our employees is essential to helping students succeed. We appreciate efforts that provide clarity for State Health Plan members and help preserve access to trusted healthcare providers and services for the educators, staff and families who strengthen our community every day.”

"Atrium Health’s new Affordability Protection Program will allow our State Health Plan members to maintain provider patient relationships that are well established. This adjustment in response to the Plan’s tiered structure reflects an intentional focus on patient well-being and peace of mind. As an employer of thousands of state employees in a rural county, this move provides relief from a big unknown that has loomed over our community for months. Thank you, Atrium Health."

"Access to trusted healthcare providers is important for the wellbeing of our employees and the communities we serve. We appreciate efforts that provide clarity for State Health Plan members and help preserve access to quality healthcare services so individuals and families can continue receiving the care they need close to home."

“Access to quality healthcare is so important for our employees and the communities we serve. We value efforts that help State Health Plan members understand their options clearly during open enrollment and maintain access to trusted care.”

“Teachers and school employees play a vital role in our community, and access to trusted healthcare providers helps them continue that important work. We appreciate efforts that help preserve continuity of care for State Health Plan members and their families.”

"Access to high-quality healthcare is important for our employees, their families and the communities we serve. We appreciate efforts that help State Health Plan members maintain access to trusted providers and provide greater confidence as individuals make important healthcare decisions for the future."