Bill Summary for H 498 (2013-2014)

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May 15 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 498 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 2, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, INCLUDING THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Intro. by McGrady, Murry, Cotham, Shepard.

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House amendments make the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Amendment #1 deletes GS 58-3-192(k), which concerned granting a waiver for a small employer carrier.

Amendment #2 deletes the provision in GS 58-3-192(g) that required the Commissioner of Insurance to annually adjust the maximum benefit for inflation, as well as the provision prohibiting payments made by an insurer on behalf of a covered individual for care and items other than behavioral health treatment from being applied toward any maximum benefit.