Bill Summaries: H70 (2013-2014 Session)

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  • Summary date: Feb 5 2013 - View summary

    As title indicates. Provides that North Carolina will offer the NC Health Plan for all state residents on January 1, 2017, as an alternative to a health insurance benefit exchange. Directs the Department of Insurance and the Department of Health and Human Services to study related issues and report on statutory changes necessary for the Health Plan by March 1, 2014. Sets out provisions related to the Health Plan, including benefits, cost-sharing, enrollment, reimbursement, and other administrative details. Prohibits charging co-payments or deductibles for the first two years of the Plan and limits later deductibles to $250 per individual or $500 per family. Prohibits charging co-payments or deductibles for preventive care. Provides that the Health Plan will be funded by a stable funding stream and by all state taxpayers based on ability to pay.