NC H683

Amends G.S. 58-50-30(b) to add occupational therapists licensed by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy to the list of providers that patients have the right to choose under their health benefit plans.

Extends patient choice protections to occupational therapists licensed pursuant to Article 18D of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.

Becomes effective October 1, 2015, and applies to health benefit contracts issued, renewed, or amended on or after that date.