NC H232

Removes "permanent" requirement for full-time employee eligibility under the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, aligning full-time status determination with section 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.

Repeals G.S. 135-48.40(b)(2) regarding employees paid from non-State funds in groups where employing units have agreed to provide coverage.

Extends coverage election restrictions to retirees, limiting changes to qualifying events as defined under federal law during the plan year.

Modifies effective dates for new employees to align with employing unit determinations of full-time status and applicable stability periods under Internal Revenue Code section 4980H.

Exempts the North Carolina State Health Plan from late payment penalty and interest charges on past-due account receivables related to premiums and claims payments, effective when the law becomes law; other amendments effective January 1, 2014 or January 1, 2015 depending on provision.