5782-S2 AAS 3/19/91

2SSB 5782 - S AMD

By Senator Barr

                                  Adopted 3/19/91 - Voice Vote

     On page 2, line 19, after "implementation." insert "No liability may attach or otherwise accrue to the state for the provision of or charges for services under the rural health care services program authorized under this chapter."

2SSB 5782 - S AMD

By Senator Barr

                                  Adopted 3/19/91 - Voice Vote

     On page 6, after line 19, insert the following:

     "(9) The secretary, in consultation with the special advisory committee authorized in subsection (7) of this section, shall evaluate the project authorized under section 2 of this act.  The secretary shall report to the legislature and the governor within four years of the initial commencement of health care service delivery.  The evaluation shall assess whether the program has maintained financial viability, improved access to health care services, and increased utilization of local health care providers.  The evaluation shall also include recommendations to continue or expand the program, including any necessary legislative changes.

(10) The secretary may authorize enrollment limits to the program provided such limits do not jeopardize its financial viability."