Bill > S527

This bill modifies laws related to Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) by making several key changes to personnel and salary regulations. The bill defines a new category called "area authority senior management" which includes key roles like chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and others, and establishes specific salary guidelines for these positions. It allows area authority senior management employees to be paid salaries above standard state salary ranges, provided they obtain prior approval and support the higher salary with documentation of comparable regional salaries. The bill also updates personnel administration rules, exempting certain area authority employees from specific state human resources regulations while maintaining oversight for senior management positions. Additionally, the bill makes a minor change to LME/MCO contracting rules, changing language from "shall" to "may" regarding contracts with entities holding a PHP (Prepaid Health Plan) license. The salary plan provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and most other provisions become effective immediately upon becoming law. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in hiring and compensating key personnel in area authorities while maintaining some state oversight.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S527