Atrium Health Gains Access Tier in NC | Durham News

North Carolina’s State Health Plan is making a major healthcare move: starting January 2027, twelve Atrium Health locations will jump from “non-preferred” to “Access” tier, keeping out-of-pocket costs nearly unchanged for nearly 750,000 state employees, retirees, and families. After months of negotiation and backlash over initial tiering, this compromise preserves critical access—especially in rural areas—while the State Treasurer’s office pushes for broader affordability. Not all Atrium sites are affected; the plan still aims to steer patients toward preferred providers, but this agreement marks a key step toward balancing cost and care across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/politics-government/article317239532.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e71207a1842d7510 Report issues to [email protected].