Bill Summaries: S428 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Bill S 428 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: Mar 28 2017 - View summary

    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.
    Business and Commerce, Occupational Licensing, Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Health Insurance
    GS 58, GS 90, GS 115C

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