The Board of Governors met on Feb. 22-23, 2019, at SEANC Headquarters in Raleigh.
Top Five Takeaways The Clear Pricing Project State Treasurer Dale Folwell stopped by the meeting to discuss the Clear Pricing Project. This plan is based on a policy recommendation from SEANC, and it will change the way the State Health Plan pays medical providers and hospitals for services. The Clear Pricing Project will pay providers at Medicare rates, plus an average margin of 77 percent, which will: • Help control costs while promoting transparency, affordability and quality care. • Save taxpayers more than $300 million per year. • Save State Health Plan members more than $60 million per year in reduced out-of-pocket expenses. To promote and defend the Clear Pricing Project, SEANC launched Affordable Healthcare for North Carolina. This nonprofit organization will: • Inform lawmakers and the public about the Clear Pricing Project through advertisements, videos, social media, and more. • Recruit other organizations and individuals to join our cause. • Engage our supporters to take grassroots political action. SEANC members are encouraged to: • Email their legislators through Voter Voice. • Like AHCNC on Facebook. • Follow AHCNC on Twitter. • Share AHCNC information on your social media accounts. • Download The Clear Pricing Project one-page summary.
DMV Relocation Lobbying by SEANC and District 43 members delayed a vote to move the Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters from Raleigh to Rocky Mount. The Council of State will take up the measure again on March 5. In the meantime, SEANC members are encouraged to email the Council of State through Voter Voice.
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