NC H299

Expands grounds for coverage cessation to include false statements regarding eligibility or enrollment information, in addition to false claims for reimbursement.

Clarifies premium calculation for employees with 10-20 years of service hired after October 1, 2006, specifying that total premium includes both employer contribution rate and employee/retiree contribution.

Simplifies newborn coverage rules by automatically covering children born to covered employees without requiring coverage type changes, effective October 1, 2017.

Establishes immunity for Board of Trustees members from civil liability except in cases of actions outside official duties, bad faith, gross negligence, improper personal financial benefit, or motor vehicle liability.

Authorizes fraud detection and audit programs allowing Plan access to employment records, medical records, and state tax returns for investigations; permits Department of Revenue to share tax information with Department of State Treasurer for compliance audits through a confidentiality agreement required by June 30, 2018.