Triad residents showed up Thursday to voice their opinions on North Carolina's plans to reform Medicaid. The hearing drew many people critical of the state's reluctance to expand the federal program that covers the elderly, disabled and low-income families.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services held a public hearing in Greensboro bringing together state health leaders, medical providers and family members of Medicaid recipients.
The News and Record reports the meeting was one of several that were scheduled to gather input on the state's reform plan, which would put a cap on Medicaid spending.
Critics complain that the state is refusing to participate in Medicaid reforms made possible by the Affordable Care Act.
They say that hundreds of thousands of low-income residents would be eligible for coverage under what is known as Obamacare.
Many state Republican leaders, including Governor Pat McCrory, oppose expansion, saying they don't trust the federal government to cover the costs.
Another hearing was scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Winston-Salem.