A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to reimburse private entities for inpatient treatment services performed on behalf of clients under a commitment order and extending beyond thirty days.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Article 4 of Chapter 122C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 122C‑146A.  Reimbursement for extended inpatient treatment.
An LME or LME/MCO, as appropriate, shall reimburse the costs incurred by private entities for inpatient treatment services extending beyond 30 days performed on behalf of clients under a commitment order."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to treatment by private entities beginning on or after that date.