N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-3-260
Insurance coverage for newborn hearing screening mandated
Redline — June 1, 2021 → current.View current text →
Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
(1) As used in this section, the terms "health benefit plan" and "insurer" have the meanings applied under G.S. 58-3-167.
(1) As used in this section, the terms “health benefit plan” and “insurer” have the meanings applied under G.S. 58-3-167.
(2) Each health benefit plan shall provide coverage for newborn hearing screening ordered by the attending physician pursuant to G.S. 130A-125. The same deductibles, coinsurance, reimbursement methodologies, and other limitations and administrative procedures as apply to similar services covered under the health benefit plan shall apply to coverage for newborn hearing screening.
(2) Each health benefit plan shall provide coverage for newborn hearing screening ordered by the attending physician pursuant to G.S. 130A-125. The same deductibles, coinsurance, reimbursement methodologies, and other limitations and administrative procedures as apply to similar services covered under the health benefit plan shall apply to coverage for newborn hearing screening.
History
(2001-446, s. 3.2.)
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.