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NC H470
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Charles Graham
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AI Summary
- Repeals Section 3 of S.L. 2013-5, which previously prohibited closing the Medicaid coverage gap in North Carolina
- Establishes Medicaid eligibility for individuals aged 19-64 with modified adjusted gross income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level who are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or Medicare
- Requires eligible beneficiaries to receive benefits through an Alternative Benefit Plan with copayments equivalent to those for other Medicaid beneficiaries
- Imposes a Medicaid Coverage Gap Assessment on hospital providers to fund the state share of the program and administrative costs, with federal government covering 90% of costs through federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP)
- Effective date is July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Medicaid Expansion
Health Services
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/1/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/1/2021
Full Bill Text
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