Section 208.993

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 208

Effective - 28 Aug 2013, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  208.993.  Joint committee on Medicaid transformation established — duties — members — expiration date. — 1.  The president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives may jointly establish a committee to be known as the "Joint Committee on Medicaid Transformation".

  2.  The committee may study the following:

  (1)  Development of methods to prevent fraud and abuse in the MO HealthNet system;

  (2)  Advice on more efficient and cost-effective ways to provide coverage for MO HealthNet participants;

  (3)  An evaluation of how coverage for MO HealthNet participants can resemble that of commercially available health plans while complying with federal Medicaid requirements;

  (4)  Possibilities for promoting healthy behavior by encouraging patients to take ownership of their health care and seek early preventative care;

  (5)  Advice on the best manner in which to provide incentives, including a shared risk and savings to health plans and providers to encourage cost-effective delivery of care; and

  (6)  Ways that individuals who currently receive medical care coverage through the MO HealthNet program can transition to obtaining their health coverage through the private sector.

  3.  If established, the joint committee shall be composed of twelve members.  Six members shall be from the senate, with four members appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, and two members of the minority party appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with the advice of the minority leader of the senate.  Six members shall be from the house of representatives, with four members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, and two members of the minority party appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with the advice of the minority leader of the house of representatives.

  4.  The provisions of this section shall expire on January 1, 2014.

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(L. 2013 H.B. 986)

Expires 1-01-14