GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 373

Short Title:  Medicare Eligibility Change.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Russell; and Bowman.
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Referred to:  Human Resources. 
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March 28, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO INCLUDE QUALIFIED DISABLED WORKING INDIVIDUALS IN MEDICARE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Part 6 of Article 2 of Chapter 108A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 108A-67.  Medicare/Qualified Disabled Working Individuals.
Qualified disabled working individuals are eligible for the payment of the Medicare Part A premium.  An individual is qualified for this payment:
(1)	If the Social Security Administration determines the individual to be a 'Disabled Working Individual';
(2)	If the individual's income is less than two hundred percent (200%) of the current federal poverty level, as revised annually; and
(3)	If the individual is less than 65 years of age."
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1991.