GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
H	1
HOUSE BILL 396*

 
 
Short Title:	Funds for Child Medical Evaluations.	()	
Sponsors:	Representatives Easterling;  Alexander, Hackney, Insko, and Wainwright.	
Referred to:	Appropriations.	
March 1, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE CHILD MEDICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services the sum of one hundred ninety‑five thousand dollars ($195,000) for the 2001‑2002 fiscal year and the sum of three hundred ninety‑five thousand dollars ($395,000) for the 2002‑2003 fiscal year.  These funds shall be used for the Child Medical Evaluation Program to provide for the following:
(1)	Increased reimbursement for exams from $75.00/case to $150.00/case.
(2)	A colposcopy diagnostic fee.
(3)	Additional hours and increased hourly mental health reimbursement.
(4)	Increased support and consultation to local providers.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2001.