A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to ensure that all children in north carolina eligible for health services under nc health choice or nc kids' care receive mental health services, as recommended by the legislative study commission on children and youth.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  The Department of Health and Human Services shall, upon receiving funds to implement NC Kids' Care, ensure that mental health services are provided under NC Kids' Care to the same extent as is provided under NC Health Choice in accordance with federal law.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2009.