GOVERNOR'S BUSY MONTH.

A new law giving Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina permission to transfer assets to a new nonprofit holding company, wasn't a surprise even though the bill had drawn opposition from Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and State Treasurer Dale Folwell.

Gov. Roy Cooper joined legislative advocates in arguing that the bill better equips Blue Cross to compete given prevailing conditions in the healthcare industry.

"Our goal is comprehensive health insurance with access to care in every county of our state at the most affordable cost possible, and this legislation with consumer protections in place aims to keep the company strong while continuing its commitment to its North Carolina home," says Cooper.

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