“NC Medicaid: Issues and Options – A discussion” by Lindsey Prather and Brian Turner

“NC Medicaid: Issues and Options – A discussion” will be presented by NC Representatives Lindsey Prather and Brian Turner at the Sunday, July 20, 2025, meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2:30 – 4:00 pm at 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC. Lindsey and Brian will be with us in-person for presentation and Q&A. There will also be a hybrid Zoom option. All are welcome to attend.

This presentation will center on policy developments, the process of how NC expanded Medicaid, the impact the OBBBA Medicaid cuts will likely have on our state and explore issues and options as the NC legislature seeks to balance competing objectives. At this early date, we may not know the extent of the cuts impacting NC residents and the options. Nevertheless, the conversation will be valuable to both participants and presenters.

Please note: This is a nonpartisan, educational event. We ask all attendees to keep the conversation focused on issues and legislation—not political parties, campaigns, or candidates—in accordance with our nonprofit guidelines. Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and constructive environment.

Lindsey Prather is an educator, community leader, and public servant. Lindsey received a NC Teaching Fellows scholarship, graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Sociology degree, taught Special Education, Civics, and U.S. History for 6 years in Buncombe County Schools and is now the Assistant Director of Admissions at UNC Asheville. She earned a Masters of Public Affairs from Western Carolina University and dove into making her community a better place. In 2022 she was elected to the NC legislature representing the 115 district. Lindsey loves biking in the Pisgah mountains with her husband, Eric.

Brian Turner grew up in Asheville, worked as a television producer for MTV in New York, returned to Asheville in 2004 to assist the family manufacturing business, joined UNC Asheville as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in 2012 and was promoted to Assistant Vice Chancellor. He was first elected to the NC House of Representatives in 2014. After a short break from legislating, Brian, now in his fifth term, represents the Downtown/ center of Buncombe County – District 116. Brian is an avid outdoor enthusiast and lifelong learner. He earned a degree in Economics from Northwestern University, an MBA from Wake Forest University, and is pursuing a Masters in Energy and Environmental Management at the University of Connecticut. He is especially delighted that his wife, Hope, has joined him as his legislative assistant.