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Northampton County <br /> <br />"A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE FAMILIES, PROFITS AND EXPECTATIONS' <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> P O BOX 808 <br /> JACKSON, N, C 27845 <br /> PHONE (252) 534-2501 · FAX (252) 534-1166 <br /> <br />May 6, 2004 <br /> <br />RE: County $$$$$$$$$ for Medicaid <br /> <br />Dear County Manager: <br /> <br /> The purpose of this letter is to seek your support and that of your county in advocating for <br />Medicaid cost reform in NC with your legislative delegation as at enclosure 1. <br /> t <br /> <br />As you know, NC and New York are the only two mates in the nation that require county cost <br />sharing for the Medicaid program to the extent that NC requires (ab0utS.5%). While most <br />acknowledge the positives of the Medicaid Prograra and the legitimacy 0_fthe services provided, the <br />explosive costs to the county threaten to bankrupt many counties and certainly precludes supporting <br />other worthwhile programs and services to our citizens. Please refer to-the great work of <br />Ms. Rebecca Trout.man;.enclosure 2., for' yo,ur cost impact. ~_.. <br /> _4-': ,. ( '" .. <br />Medicaid cost containment an. d.tranhitiOning county cost to the state C6ntin~es to be the top <br />priority of NCACC and ~e seek your endorsement of the proposed bill at enclosure 1; or, we seek <br />your own recommended, adaptation and advocacy with your legislative delegation for this upcoming <br />session. · , .~ ', <br /> <br /> The common question always asked is, "What are our chances of getting a bill like this passed <br />that requires funding this session?" The appropriate response and principle is, "There is a 100% <br />guarantee that nothing will be done or remedy realized if counties' do not seek a remedy." <br /> <br /> The fantastic leadership and staff of NCACC have put a great~ deal of time and energy into <br />planning and lobbying for changes, but the truth is that it will 'not happen unless the General <br />Assembly knows that this is a key issue with each and every county in North Carolina, we need to <br />be vocal on this issue and we seek your immediate support. <br /> <br />Best wishes and sincerely, <br /> <br />D. Albert Wentzy, Ph.D. <br />252-534-1983 <br /> <br />Enclosures: 1. Proposed Bill; and, 2. NCACC, County Medicaid Cost Data <br /> <br /> <br />