Amends GS 58-50-30(a3), establishing that an insurer cannot impose a copayment, as a limitation on treatment or level of coverage, for services rendered by a duly licensed chiropractor that is higher than a copayment imposed for services performed by a duly licensed primary care physician for comparable, medically necessary treatment or condition.
Effective January 1, 2015, applying to insurance policies issued, renewed or amended on or after that date.
ESTABLISH CHIROPRACTOR CO-PAY PARITY.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REENACT A LAW CONCERNING HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN CO-PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY CHIROPRACTORS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION STUDY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PRACTICE SUSTAINABILITY AND TRAINING/ADDITIONAL TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE.Intro. by Hise.
Status: Ref to Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Health Care (Senate Action) (May 19 2014)
Bill History:
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Thu, 15 May 2014 Senate: Filed
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Mon, 19 May 2014 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 19 May 2014 Senate: Ref to Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Health Care
S 783
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Bill S 783 (2013-2014)Summary date: May 15 2014 - View Summary
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