State Policy · NC
North Carolina Governor Signs Budget Corrections Including $319 Million Medicaid Appropriation
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 268 on April 30, 2026, approving technical corrections to the 2026 state budget including $319 million in Medicaid funding. The legislation also includes a provision requiring cabinet members to vacate their positions if the Senate does not confirm their nomination by the end of the legislative session. The governor signed three additional bills including Senate Bill 445, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, and House Bill 562, which makes further technical budget corrections. The measures took effect upon signing.
Why it mattersThe $319 million Medicaid appropriation affects state program funding levels and could impact capitation rates, provider reimbursement, or covered services depending on how North Carolina allocates the funds.