The North Carolina Medical Society is leading the way to change! A standalone Medicaid expansion bill was introduced on Tuesday. SB408 is supported by Speaker Tim Moore who called out NCMS for its continued support and aid in getting this important legislation passed.
NCMS supported the bill with testimony from CEO Chip Baggett. Also, Dr. Rachel Keever, Dr. Bryant Murphy, and Dr. Michael Utecht dropped everything and rushed to Raleigh in case the House Rules Committee had questions. Click here to hear their remarks on the legislation.
Now it is your turn. NCMS members need to advocate for this important legislation right now.
Click here to contact your Senator and let them know you stand with NCMS and support Medicaid expansion.
As a primary care pediatrician who is been practicing for over 20 years in North Carolina and who serves a primarily indigent population I can tell you that the children of this state need expansion of Medicaid. They need to be able to have access to quality healthcare. This is not possible when their parents do not have insurance nor do they have the money to pay out of pocket to receive their medical care.