Bill Information for Session 117 - South Carolina
House Rule 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
On May 21, 2008, House Rule 493 known as the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 was signed into law by the President. This Act makes changes to the HIPAA portability rules in ERISA, the PHSA, and the Code, adding new provisions regarding genetic information that will apply to group health plans and insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage, as well as provisions for insurance issuers in the individual market. It also requires amendments to the HIPAA privacy regulations and prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of genetic information.
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In South Carolina, prompt pay legislation has once again been re-introduced in the form of Senate bill 974. This is pending legislation and to view it, CLICK HERE.Below are Bills that passed in the South General Assembly in the 2008 Session that may impact your business in South Carolina.
SB 1109A joint resolution to approve regulations of the budget and control board, relating to data reporting requirements pertaining to south carolina hospitals, designated as regulation document number 3179, pursuant to the provisions of article 1, chapter 23, title 1 of the 1976 code. Has amended the regulations that provide for establishing procedures and standards for reporting health care data from South Carolina hospitals requiring a Certificate of Need. The amendments will update the standards by which South Carolina hospitals submit health care data, requiring a monthly submission of data as opposed to a quarterly submission.Below are Bills that passed in the North Carolina General Assembly in the 2007 Session that may impact your business in North Carolina.
HB 731 Revision of the Life and Health Insurance Laws
An act to protect consumers purchasing annuity products; address portability in accident and health and life insurance; make minor changes in the laws on managed care external reviews; clarify definitions in long-term care insurance; address small employer carrier plan elections; define “critical period conversion ration” for credit insurance; make miscellaneous amendments to other provisions related to life and health insurance; and make technical corrections in insurance code references to the teachers’ and state employees’ major medical plan.
You can review House Bill 731 in its entirety online at www.ncga.state.nc.us. Enter H731 in the Bill Look-up feature.
HB 818 Amend the Practice of Medicine Laws
An act to amend the laws pertaining to the practice of medicine. The North Carolina Medical Board (Board) is empowered to adopt rules that prescribe additional qualifications for an applicant, including education and examination requirements and application procedures. NOTE***SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:"§ 90 1A. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article: (5) The practice of medicine or surgery. – The practice of medicine or surgery includes any of the following acts: (e) Rendering a determination of medical necessity or a decision affecting the diagnosis or treatment of a patient.You can review House Bill 818 in its entirety online at www.ncga.state.nc.us. Enter H818 in the Bill Look-up feature.
SB 1032 Health Insurance/Prompt Pay Timelines
An act to impose time limitations on overpayment recovery under the prompt claim payments statute and to require that insurers offering health benefits plans provide insurance identification cards.
You can review Senate Bill in its entirety online at www.ncga.state.nc.us. Enter S1032 in the Bill Look-up feature.
House Bill 1671 - Act for Arbitration of Claims for Personal Injury or Wrongful Death
HB 1671 - An Act to provide for the arbitration of claims for personal injury or wrongful death based on the negligence in the provision of health care, upon agreement of all parties.
You can review House Bill 1671 in its entirety online at www.ncga.state.nc.us. Enter H1671 in the Bill Look-up feature.
Senate Bill 1090 - Licensure Requirements for Social Workers and Provisional Licensed Social Workers.
An Act to amend the licensure requirements for Social Workers and Provisional Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
You can review Senate Bill 1090 in its entirety online at www.ncga.state.nc.us. Enter S1090 in the Bill Look-up feature.
North Carolina HB 973 - Mental Health Equitable Coverage
An Act to require mandatory health insurance coverage of certain mental illnesses and to require at least a minimum benefit package for other mental illnesses.You can review House Bill 973 in its entirety online at www.ncga.state.nc.us. Enter H973 in the Bill Look-up feature.
North Carolina HB 353 – Public Health Information/HIPAA Clarification
The North Carolina General Assembly has ratified House Bill 353 which is an Act to provide access to information for public health purposes in a manner that is consistent with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Medical Privacy Rule and to clarify that other disclosures are governed by HIPAA. This bill gives guidance for providers in cases of a Public Health requests for information containing PHI. It also gives specifics on blood and urine collections. To view the entire bill, click here.
North Carolina House Bill – Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants
The North Carolina General Assembly has ratified House Bill 1492 which is an Act to license Anesthesiologist Assistants through the North Carolina Medical Board. This Act defines the education requirements, license fee requirements, and the limitations of the practice of the Anesthesiologist Assistants. To view the entire bill, click here.
Updated July 3, 2008