Requires counties to reimburse providers and facilities that provide approved medical services to inmates in local confinement facilities the lesser amount of either: (1) 70% of the provider's then current prevailing charge or (2) two times the then current Medicaid rate for any given service. Gives counties the right to audit a provider to determine the actual prevailing charge. Does not apply to vendors providing services that are not billed on a fee-for-service basis. Does not preclude a county from contracting with a provider for services at a rate that provides greater documentable cost avoidance for the county or at rates that are less favorable but ensure continued access to care.
Amends GS 153A-225 to add that a local confinement facility's plan for providing prisoner medical care may use Medicaid coverage for eligible prisoners, as long as the plan includes a reimbursement to the state for the state's portion of the costs.
Effective July 1, 2013.
INMATE COSTS/CT.APPT./NOTARIES.
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Long title change
House committee substitute to the fourth edition changed the long title. Original long title was A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CAP REIMBURSEMENT BY COUNTIES FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES IN COUNTY JAILS AND TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO UTILIZE MEDICAID FOR ELIGIBLE PRISONERS.
Long title change
House committee substitute to the 5th edition changed the long title. Previous long title was A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CAP REIMBURSEMENT BY COUNTIES, TO MAKE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT, FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES IN COUNTY JAILS, TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO UTILIZE MEDICAID FOR ELIGIBLE PRISONERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR.
House amendment changes the
House amendment changes the short and long title. The previous titles are below.
INMATE COSTS/CT.APPT./ROD/ENV.LAWS/NOTARIES
AN ACT TO CAP REIMBURSEMENT BY COUNTIES, TO MAKE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT, FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES IN COUNTY JAILS, TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO UTILIZE MEDICAID FOR ELIGIBLE PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR, TO REQUIRE REGISTERS OF DEEDS TO MAINTAIN REGULAR OFFICE HOURS, AMEND PROVISIONS IN 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AMENDMENTS, AND TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST NOTARIES WHO VIOLATE THE NOTARY PUBLIC ACT
Long title change.
House amendment changes the long title. The previous long title is found below:
AN ACT TO CAP REIMBURSEMENT BY COUNTIES, TO MAKE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT, FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES IN COUNTY JAILS, TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO UTILIZE MEDICAID FOR ELIGIBLE PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR, TO REQUIRE REGISTERS OF DEEDS TO MAINTAIN REGULAR OFFICE HOURS, AND TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST NOTARIES WHO VIOLATE THE NOTARY PUBLIC ACT
Long title change
House amendments to the 7th edition amend the act's title. The previous title was: AN ACT TO CAP REIMBURSEMENT BY COUNTIES, TO MAKE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT, FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES IN COUNTY JAILS, TO ALLOW COUNTIES TO UTILIZE MEDICAID FOR ELIGIBLE PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR, AMEND PROVISIONS IN 2013 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST NOTARIES WHO VIOLATE THE NOTARY PUBLIC ACT.
Bill History:
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Wed, 13 Mar 2013 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 Senate: Ref To Com On Health Care
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Wed, 8 May 2013 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 8 May 2013 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
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Thu, 9 May 2013 Senate: Amend Adopted A1
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Thu, 9 May 2013 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
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Thu, 9 May 2013 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 9 May 2013 Engrossed
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Mon, 13 May 2013 House: Rec From Senate
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Tue, 14 May 2013 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 14 May 2013 House: Ref To Com On Health and Human Services
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Tue, 4 Jun 2013 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Tue, 4 Jun 2013 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B
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Wed, 5 Jun 2013 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 5 Jun 2013 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Wed, 5 Jun 2013 House: Placed On Cal For 06/06/2013
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Thu, 6 Jun 2013 House: Postponed To 06/07/2013
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Thu, 6 Jun 2013 House: Withdrawn From Cal
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Thu, 27 Jun 2013 House: Reptd Fav Com Sub 2
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Thu, 27 Jun 2013 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Thu, 27 Jun 2013 House: Placed On Cal For 06/27/2013
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Thu, 27 Jun 2013 House: Withdrawn From Cal
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Thu, 27 Jun 2013 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary
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Thu, 11 Jul 2013 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Thu, 11 Jul 2013 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Tue, 16 Jul 2013 House: Reptd Fav Com Sub 3
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Tue, 16 Jul 2013 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 16 Jul 2013 House: Placed On Cal For 07/17/2013
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Wed, 17 Jul 2013 House: Amend Adopted A1
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Wed, 17 Jul 2013 House: Amend Adopted A2
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Wed, 17 Jul 2013 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Thu, 18 Jul 2013 House: Amend Adopted A3
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Thu, 18 Jul 2013 House: Amend Failed A4
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Thu, 18 Jul 2013 House: Ordered Engrossed
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Thu, 18 Jul 2013 House: Placed On Cal For 07/22/2013
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Mon, 22 Jul 2013 House: Amend Adopted A5
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Mon, 22 Jul 2013 House: Amend Adopted A6
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Tue, 23 Jul 2013 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Tue, 23 Jul 2013 House: Ordered Engrossed
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Tue, 23 Jul 2013 Senate: Rec To Concur H Com Sub
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Tue, 23 Jul 2013 Senate: Placed On Cal For 07/24/2013
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Wed, 24 Jul 2013 Senate: Failed Concur In H Com Sub
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 Senate: Conf Com Appointed
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 House: Conf Com Appointed
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 House: Conf Com Reported
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 Senate: Conf Com Reported
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 Senate: Placed on Today's Supplemental Calendar
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 House: Added to Calendar
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 House: Conf Report Adopted
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 Senate: Conf Report Adopted
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Fri, 26 Jul 2013 Senate: Ordered Enrolled
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Fri, 26 Jul 2013 Ratified
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Fri, 26 Jul 2013 Pres. To Gov. 07/29/2013
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Fri, 23 Aug 2013 Signed by Gov. 8/23/2013
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Fri, 23 Aug 2013 Ch. SL 2013-387
Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 321 (2013-2014)Summary date: Mar 13 2013 - View Summary
Identical to H 448, filed 3/27/13.