APPLY FOR TBI MEDICAID WAIVER.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 77 (Public) Filed Thursday, February 10, 2011
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MEDICAID WAIVER, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
Intro. by Insko.

Status: If Favorable Appropriations (House Action) (Feb 15 2011)

Bill History:

H 77

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Feb 10 2011 - View Summary

    Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in consultation with the NC Traumatic Brain Injury Council, to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries to access home and community based Medicaid services. Prohibits DHHS from submitting the application unless the General Assembly identifies a sufficient funding source to provide the match for the waiver from state appropriations earmarked for persons with traumatic brain injury.