Good News for North Carolina State Health Plan Members
We know the last several weeks have been confusing and stressful as you navigated changes to your health plan. We're glad to share some good news: Atrium Health and the North Carolina State Health Plan have reached a new agreement.
Beginning January 1, 2027, all Atrium Health hospitals and physicians will be back in-network in the Plan's Access tier. That means you can keep seeing the doctors, nurses and care teams you know and trust.
This agreement meets both organizations' goals. It supports the Plan's tiered network, which was built to provide high-quality care at a lower cost to members while keeping the Plan solvent, and it protects your access to Atrium Health. Now that all Atrium Health care is covered in the Plan's Access tier, the Atrium Health Affordability Protection Program will sunset.
After months of uncertainty, we hope this agreement gives you a clear path forward and the confidence to make your open enrollment choices. Thank you for your patience and for the trust you place in us.
Have questions about open enrollment or your benefits? Members should reach out to the NC State Health Plan directly with questions about their benefits or open enrollment by visiting www.shpnc.gov.