GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1995

S	1 

SENATE BILL 1254

Short Title:  Acupuncture Allowable Coverage.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Senators Sherron; Plyler, Parnell, Speed, Gulley, Ballance, Blackmon, Conder, Plexico, Hobbs, and Warren.

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Referred to:  Pensions and Retirement/Insurance/State Personnel.

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May 22, 1996

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR MEDICAL PLAN.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1. G.S. 135-40.6(8) is amended by adding a new sub-subdivision to read:
"u.	Acupuncture:  Allowable charges for the practice of acupuncture when performed by a doctor of medicine or an acupuncturist licensed or certified in the state in which the acupuncturist practices."
Sec. 2.  This act becomes effective October 1, 1996.