NC S900

Increases maximum payment for physician or SANE nurse forensic medical examinations from $350.00 to $700.00 under the Assistance Program for Victims of Rape and Sex Offenses.

Increases maximum hospital or facility fee from $250.00 to $500.00 for forensic medical examinations.

Raises total maximum program payment per forensic medical examination from $800.00 to $1,400.00.

Appropriates $1,100,000 in recurring General Fund monies to the Department of Public Safety for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to administer the program.

Takes effect July 1, 2022 and applies to all forensic medical examinations conducted on or after that date.