North Carolina health officials were directed to restore Medicaid rates after October cuts, while a $319 million funding gap remains, NCDHHS says.
NCDHHS directed to restore Medicaid rates
The NC Department of Health and Human Services says Governor Josh Stein directed the department to restore Medicaid reimbursement rates to their September 30, 2025 levels. According to NCDHHS, the direction followed court orders concerning the rates.
NCDHHS says the rates had been cut in October. The department attributes those cuts to legislative underfunding. The source does not describe which Medicaid services or provider types were affected by the rate changes.
Funding gap remains
According to NCDHHS, a $319 million Medicaid funding gap remains despite the direction to restore reimbursement rates. The department’s announcement identifies the gap as an ongoing issue alongside the rate restoration.
NCDHHS also says Medicaid covers more than 3 million people in North Carolina. The source does not state how the remaining funding gap could affect particular services, providers, or patients.
What the announcement does and does not say
The NCDHHS announcement reports a direction to restore rates, rather than a new law or a completed funding solution. It says the restoration follows court orders and returns rates to the September 30, 2025 level.
The source does not mention transcranial magnetic stimulation, mental health treatment access, insurance eligibility, or whether Medicaid members will see changes in appointment availability. It also does not provide a timeline for any practical effects of the restored rates.
What this means for North Carolina patients
For people seeking treatment locally, the NCDHHS announcement signals that Medicaid reimbursement rates are being restored while a major funding gap remains. The directory lists 72 published clinics in North Carolina and may help patients identify nearby treatment options to discuss with their care team and insurance coverage.
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