As title indicates. Amends GS 58-50-30 to add that insured persons have the right to choose their hearing aid specialists and adds a definition for the term. Amends GS 93D-5 to increase the licensure fee for persons fitting and selling hearing aids in NC to $500 (was, $250). Makes a conforming change to GS 135-48.51(12) (concerning the State Health Plan). Effective October 1, 2012.
Bill Summary for S 248 (2013-2014)
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Mar 11 2013
S.L. 2013-296
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR HEARING AID SPECIALIST UNDER THEIR HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEARING AID DEALERS AND FITTERS BOARD TO INCREASE CERTAIN FEES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE STATUTE ON CHOOSING SERVICES OF PROVIDERS.Intro. by Hartsell.
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