Bill Summary for H 1181 (2013-2014)

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Jul 24 2014

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 1181 (Public) Filed Wednesday, May 21, 2014
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE AND STABILIZE NORTH CAROLINA'S MEDICAID PROGRAM THROUGH FULL‑RISK CAPITATED HEALTH PLANS TO BE MANAGED BY A NEW DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Intro. by Dollar, Burr, Avila, Lambeth.

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Senate amendment #1 makes the following changes to the 5th edition. 

Amends GS 143B-1405 by adding that for one year following the expiration of service on the Board of the Department of Medical Benefits (Board), a board member may not accept employment or enter into a contract with an entity described in (d), which lists individuals who may not serve on the Board.

Amends GS 143B-1410 by adding that neither the Board nor the Department of Medical Benefits may enter into a contract with an entity to provide a health plan if: (1) that entity employs or contract with a current member of the Board; (2) that entity employs or contracts with a former member of the Board whose service ended less than 24 months before entering into the contract; (3) a member of the Board also serves on the governing board of the entity; or (4) a former member of the board, who service ended less than 24 months before entering into the contract, serves on the governing board of the entity.