§ 58-3-260. Insurance coverage for newborn hearing screening mandated. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 58‑3‑260. Insurance coverage for newborn hearing screening mandated.

(a)        As used in thissection, the terms "health benefit plan" and "insurer" havethe meanings applied under G.S. 58‑3‑167.

(b)        Each health benefitplan shall provide coverage for newborn hearing screening ordered by theattending physician pursuant to G.S. 130A‑125. The same deductibles,coinsurance, reimbursement methodologies, and other limitations andadministrative procedures as apply to similar services covered under the healthbenefit plan shall apply to coverage for newborn hearing screening. (2001‑446, s. 3.2.)