SB 5536-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Requires that the joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct a study of the basic health plan. Part 1 of the study shall examine the extent to which basic health plan policies and procedures promote or discourage the provision of appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care to basic health plan enrollees.

Provides that part 2 of the study must examine the characteristics of individuals enrolled in the basic health plan, and their utilization of health care services.

Appropriates the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, from the general fund to the joint legislative audit and review committee for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, to carry out the purposes of this act.