North Carolina S868 increases Medicaid Innovations waiver slots by 1,000 and appropriates $36,200,000 for funding.

North Carolina S868 amends the North Carolina Innovations waiver to add 1,000 slots, effective July 1, 2026. The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) will manage these new slots. The bill also appropriates $36,200,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund, starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, to support these additional slots.

North Carolina S868 increases Medicaid Innovations waiver slots by 1,000 and appropriates $36,200,000 for funding.

North Carolina S868 amends the North Carolina Innovations waiver to add 1,000 slots, effective July 1, 2026. The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) will manage these new slots. The bill also appropriates $36,200,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund, starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, to support these additional slots.