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Trial begins over disputed North Carolina State Health Plan contract

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A trial has begun to determine the future of the North Carolina State Health Plan, affecting billions of dollars and potentially hundreds of jobs, WRAL reports. The plan, which serves over 700,000 current and retired state government workers and their families, has been managed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina for decades. However, the board voted to pass the contract to Aetna from 2025, leading to a lawsuit from Blue Cross, which alleges that the decision was based on errors and an unfair scoring process.

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