H512 - Monitor Implementation of TBI Waiver. (SL 2018-81)

Overview: S.L.2018-81 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (Department) to make quarterly reports on the status and implementation of the 1915(c) waiver for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Department is also required to adopt rules or medical coverage policies relating to service programs for individuals with TBI, develop a best practice model and strive to maintain adequate reimbursement rates. In addition, the bill allows township hospitals that continue to operate under Article 2 of Chapter 131 of the General Statutes, pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 775 of the 1983 Session Laws to exercise many of the powers currently permitted to public hospitals under Article 2 of Chapter 131E of the General Statutes. It also amends G.S. 131E-184(h) to extend the period in which the acquisition or reopening of a Legacy Medical Facility is exempt from Certificate of Need review by 36 months. Finally, it changes the definition of "Legacy Medical Facility" to include facilities that provided outpatient care.

This act became effective June 25, 2018.