H.B. 646
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Apr 22, 2021
SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK
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HOUSE BILL DRH10319-MR-74
Short Title: Dental Care Act. (Public)
Sponsors: Representative White.
Referred to:
1 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
2 AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY
3 NECESSARY DENTAL PROCEDURES THAT ARE A RESULT OF CANCER
4 TREATMENT.
5 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
6 SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes is amended by adding
7 a new section to read:
8 "§ 58-3-281. Coverage for dental procedures resulting from cancer treatment.
9 (a) Every health benefit plan offered by an insurer in this State shall provide coverage for
10 medically necessary dental procedures that are the direct or indirect result of cancer treatments,
11 including chemotherapy, biotherapy, or radiation therapy.
12 (b) The coverage required under this section shall include evaluations and examinations,
13 laboratory assessments, medications, and treatments associated with the medically necessary
14 dental procedures resulting from cancer treatment."
15 SECTION 2. This act becomes effective October 1, 2021, and applies to insurance
16 contracts issued, renewed, or amended on or after that date.
*DRH10319-MR-74*