23.0464.01000
Sixty-eighth
Legislative Assembly HOUSE BILL NO. 1411
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives D. Johnson, M. Ruby, Weisz
Senators Cleary, Lee
1 A BILL for an Act to create and enact section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code,
2 relating to public employees retirement system health benefits coverage of prosthetic devices;
3 to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.
4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
5 SECTION 1. Section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and
6 enacted as follows:
7 54-52.1-04.18. Uniform group insurance program - Prosthetic devices.
8 The board shall provide health insurance benefits coverage under a contract for insurance
9 pursuant to section 54-52.1-04 or under a self-insurance plan pursuant to section 54-52.1-04.2
10 for prosthetic appliances and limbs. This coverage must include repair or replacement of a
11 prosthetic limb or socket if medically appropriate.
12 SECTION 2. APPLICATION. This Act applies to a public employees retirement system
13 contract or plan for health benefits which goes into effect after June 30, 2023.
14 SECTION 3. EMERGENCY. This Act is declared to be an emergency measure.
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