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VIA Health warns of state budget cuts that could curtail local programs; enrollment figures presented
Ashe County Board of Commissioners · August 18, 2025
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Summary
VIA Health told the board there are 1,739 county enrollees across Medicaid Direct and tailored plans and warned that proposed state budget reductions could eliminate funding for locally important programs such as the Healthy Opportunities pilot.
Zach (Speaker 14), representing VIA Health, briefed commissioners on managed‑care enrollment and potential budget risks. He reported 1,169 individuals on Medicaid Direct and 570 on a tailored plan in Ashe County for a total of 1,739 enrolled county residents.
Zach highlighted concern about proposed state budget reductions that…
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