Amends GS 58-50-30(a3) to prohibit an insurer from imposing as a limitation on treatment or level of coverage a co-payment amount for chiropractic services that is higher than the co-payment amount charged to the insured by a primary care physician for a comparable medically necessary treatment or condition. Applies to policies issued or renewed on or after October 1, 2011. Provides that the renewal for a health benefit plan is presumed to occur on each anniversary of the date on which coverage was first effective on the person or persons covered by the health benefit plan.
Bill Summaries: H496 (2011-2012 Session)
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Bill H 496 (2011-2012)Summary date: Mar 28 2011 - View summary