The N.C. Senate wants all in on its legislation that's designed to limit potential state Medicaid funding cuts slated to take effect Oct. 1.

The Senate passed its revamped version of House Bill 562 by a 47-0 vote. The bill has been sent to the House for consideration.

Meanwhile, the N.C. House is set to address its revamped version of Senate Bill 403 during the 10 a.m. Tuesday meeting of its gatekeeper Rules and Operations committee. It is likely SB403 will be voted on during Tuesday's House floor session.

House and Senate Republican budget negotiators have struggled to reach an overall compromise on the delayed 2025-26 state budget.

As a result, state health officials are preparing to implement up to $319 million in Medicaid cuts required in large part by passage of the controvers

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