Requires the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) to amend the NC Innovations waiver to increase the number of waiver slots available by 1,000 slots to be made available on July 1, 2026, or as soon as practicable after that date.
Appropriates $36.2 million in recurring funds and associated receipts for 2026-27 from the General Fund to DHB, to be used to fund these additional slots.
Effective July 1, 2026.
MEDICAID INNOVATIONS WAIVER SLOT EXPANSION.
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AN ACT TO INCREASE NORTH CAROLINA INNOVATIONS WAIVER SLOTS.Intro. by Lowe.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 29 2026)
Bill History:
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 868
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