NC H512

Beginning October 1, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services must submit quarterly reports to specified legislative committees on the status and implementation of the 1915(c) Medicaid waiver for individuals with traumatic brain injury.

DHHS shall adopt rules and medical coverage policies for traumatic brain injury services, including standards for community-based residential treatment and develop a best practice model system with comprehensive continuum of care and support services.

Township hospitals operating under pre-1983 public hospital laws may exercise additional powers and authorities granted to public hospitals under Chapter 131E of the General Statutes, including specific provisions related to financing, governance, and facility operations.

Redefined "Legacy Medical Care Facility" to include facilities (not just institutions) providing services to inpatients or outpatients and changed certain operational requirements for certificate of need exemptions.

Legacy Medical Care Facilities seeking exemption from certificate of need review must operate within the same county and service area as the facility that ceased operations and notify the Department of intent within 36 months; the Department may grant one additional 36-month extension upon request.