Public Hearings

Public Hearings for the Proposed 2027 North Carolina State Medical Facilities Plan

All members of the public are invited to attend public hearings regarding the North Carolina Proposed 2027 State Medical Facilities Plan (SMFP) to be conducted by the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) on the dates and times listed below. The February 25th SHCC meeting and public hearing will be held in Multipurpose Room 01110 in the Department of Health and Human Services building located at 1915 Health Services Way in Raleigh.

Public Hearing Regarding Development of the Proposed 2027 SMFP
Wednesday February 25, 2026 Immediately following the 10:00 a.m. SHCC meeting
Public Hearings Regarding Need Determinations in the Proposed 2027 SMFP
Information for Joining July Virtual Public Hearings
Information for Attending and Speaking at July Virtual Public Hearings
Tuesday July 7, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Monday July 13, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Everyone who makes oral remarks at the public hearings must email their oral remarks to [email protected], preferably before the public hearing. Please note that electronic media may not be used in presentations at public hearings. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance to participate in the public hearings are asked to notify Healthcare Planning in advance so that reasonable accommodations can be arranged.

Deadlines for the North Carolina Proposed 2027 State Medical Facilities Plan

The deadlines for Healthcare Planning to receive petitions and written comments is 5:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Date Deadline

February 25, 2026

Deadline for receipt of petitions related to development of the Proposed 2027 SMFP.

March 11, 2026

Deadline for receipt of written comments on petitions received by the February 25 deadline and all other comments related to development of the Proposed 2027 SMFP.

July 22, 2026

Deadline for receipt of petitions for adjustments to need determinations in the Proposed 2027 SMFP.

August 5, 2026

Deadline for receipt of written comments on petitions for adjustments to need determinations received by the July 22 deadline, written comments on need determinations, and all other comments related to the Proposed 2027 SMFP.

Consult Chapter 2 of the most recent SMFP for instructions about submitting petitions and comments. The Proposed 2027 SMFP will be posted on the SMFP page on or about July 1, 2026. Contact Healthcare Planning at 919-855-3865 if there are questions.