GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2015

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SENATE BILL 574

Short Title:        2015 Medicaid Reform.		(Public)
Sponsors:	Senators B. Jackson, Pate, Tucker (Primary Sponsors); and Hartsell.
Referred to:	Rules and Operations of the Senate.

March 30, 2015

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to MODERNIZE AND STABILIZE NORTH CAROLINA'S MEDICAID PROGRAM THROUGH PROVIDER‑LED CAPITATED HEALTH PLANS.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Intent and Goals. – It is the intent of the General Assembly to transform the State's current Medicaid program to a program that provides budget predictability for the taxpayers of this State while ensuring quality care to those in need. The new Medicaid program shall be designed to achieve the following goals:

(1)        Ensure budget predictability through shared risk and accountability.

(2)        Ensure balanced quality, patient satisfaction, and financial measures.

(3)        Ensure efficient and cost‑effective administrative systems and structures.

(4)        Ensure a sustainable delivery system.

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.