Enacts new GS 58-3-253 requiring insurers to make payments for covered ambulance services directly to the city or county ambulance service provider that provided the services. Defines county or city ambulance service provider and insurer for use in this statute. Provides that insurers are not required to pay for services provided by the ambulance service provider if the provider is not licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to do business in North Carolina. 

Effective October 1, 2015, applying to services provided on or after that date.