2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 108A-70.24. Claims processing; payments.

§ 108A‑70.24.  Claims processing; payments.

(a)       The North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan shall be responsible for the administration and processing of claims for benefits under the Program, as provided under Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 135 of the General Statutes.

(b)       The Department shall, from State and federal appropriations, and from any other funds made available for this purpose, make premium payments to the North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan as determined by the Plan for its administration, claims processing, and other services authorized to provide coverage for acute medical care to children eligible for benefits under this Part.

(c)       The North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan shall also be responsible for the administration and processing of claims for benefits provided under G.S. 108A‑70.23 and not covered by Part 5 of Article 3 of Chapter 135 of the General Statutes. Such claims payments shall be made against accounts maintained by the Department. (1998‑1, s. 1.)