The claim
“North Carolina lawmakers approved HB 696, which allocates $319 million to fund Medicaid through June.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable news outlets report that HB 696 was approved and earmarks $319 million to fund North Carolina’s Medicaid program through June 30.
What we found
Multiple reputable news outlets report that HB 696 was approved and earmarks $319 million to fund North Carolina’s Medicaid program through June 30.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
ABC11 confirms the bill allocates $319 million to fund Medicaid through June after negotiations.
abc11.com· ABC11 report - Background
The Center Square notes the $319 million funding keeps the program running through June 30.
thecentersquare.com· The Center Square article - Background
Yahoo reports final approval of $319 million Medicaid funding to keep the program afloat through June.
yahoo.com· Yahoo news roundup
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