Duke Deal Shifts NC Health Plan Tiers | Winston–Salem News

North Carolina’s State Health Plan is rolling out a bold new tiered system in 2027 to slash costs—Duke Health gets the “access-tier” crown, locking in current prices for members, while WakeMed slides into “non-preferred,” raising costs for most services. But don’t panic: critical care like cancer and neonatal ICU stays remain covered at any facility, and WakeMed’s ERs and individual PCPs still count as access-tier. The move, driven by Duke’s aggressive pricing and quality, is all about competition and savings—proving when interests align, everyone wins. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f04f2ca2078ae1e2