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NC H599

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jean Farmer-Butterfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires adult care homes to provide residents with written notice at admission regarding whether the facility maintains professional liability insurance coverage.

  • Mandates written notice to residents of any modifications, terminations, or non-renewals of the facility's professional liability insurance during their stay.

  • Facilities with professional liability insurance must include the insurer's name, address, and phone number; coverage amount; names of covered facilities; policy type (claims-made or occurrence); deductible amount; and policy period in the written notice.

  • Requires adult care homes and nursing homes to post a copy of the professional liability insurance notice conspicuously in a public place.

  • Applies identical requirements to both adult care homes and nursing homes under the respective statutes (G.S. 131D and G.S. 131E).

Legislative Description

Patient's Right/Notice of Prof. Liab. Ins

Last Action

Ref To Com On Health and Human Services

4/5/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/5/2011

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