Bill Summary for S 873 (2025-2026)

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Apr 28 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 873 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 28, 2026
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PLAN TO CREATE A TIERED INNOVATIONS WAIVER PROGRAM.
Intro. by Burgin.

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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.