Amends GS 58-50-30 to prohibit insurers from imposing as a limitation on treatment or level of coverage a co-payment amount charged to the insured for chiropractic services that is higher than the co-payment amount charged to the insured for the services of a duly licensed primary care physician for a comparable medically necessary treatment or condition. Effective January 1, 2018, and applies to health benefit contracts issued, renewed, or amended on or after that date.
Enacts new GS 90-142.1 to authorize students in accredited chiropractic colleges to, under supervision, observe licensed chiropractors and perform the duties of a certified chiropractic clinical assistant.
Amends GS 90-143.4 to make a conforming change.
Amends GS 115C-47 to require each student who participates in interscholastic athletic competitions to receive a medical examination at least once each calendar year, conducted by a licensed physician, chiropractor, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant.
Except as otherwise specified, the bill is effective when it becomes law.
Bill Summaries: S 428 CHIROPRACTOR PARITY & PRECEPTORSHIPS.
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Bill S 428 (2017-2018)Summary date: Mar 28 2017 - View Summary