Directs the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits (DHB) to consult with LME/MCOs and other stakeholders to develop a plan for addressing the needs of individuals on the NC Innovations waiver waitlist. Requires the plan to create a three-tiered program with benefit caps at $25,000 and $75,000 in addition to a full waiver benefit. Directs DHB submit a report by December 1, 2026, to the specified NCGA committees and division.
Effective July 1, 2025, appropriates $100,000 to DHB for 2025-26 to implement the act.
INNOVATIONS WAIVER TIERS.
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AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PLAN TO CREATE A TIERED INNOVATIONS WAIVER PROGRAM.Intro. by Burgin.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 29 2026)
Bill History:
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 873
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