NC S662

Establishes a licensing system for Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) in North Carolina, effective January 1, 2012, requiring CPM credential from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and graduation from a MEAC-accredited school (by December 31, 2013).

Creates the North Carolina Council of Certified Professional Midwives with seven members (four CPMs, one licensed physician, one home birth consumer, one certified nurse midwife) to administer licensing, set fees, investigate violations, and adopt rules.

Authorizes licensed midwives to provide care for healthy women with normal pregnancies and births in the setting of the mother's choice, with responsibilities including informed consent, emergency planning, and compliance with newborn screening and birth certificate requirements.

Exempts certified nurse midwives, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, emergency childbirth assistance, and midwifery students under supervision from the new licensing requirements.

Allows CPMs to receive third-party reimbursement from insurance companies while prohibiting managed care organizations from requiring patients to use a licensee instead of a physician or nurse practitioner, and shields health care providers from liability for injuries caused by licensed midwives' acts or omissions.