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NC H673

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vernetta Alston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $656,000 annually from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium to the UNC Board of Governors

  • Funds allocated to UNC Health Care System to cover transportation and ambulance costs for neonatal patients transferred between UNC hospitals when insurance denies coverage

  • Targets situations where insurance payors or companies deny coverage for transportation and mileage fees for critically ill newborns

  • Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on funds expended, number of transports covered, and effectiveness in reducing delays in neonatal care

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Neonatal Transport Assistance

Boards

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/3/2025

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