HJR363 Summary

• Creates a permanent joint legislative committee on Medicaid policy composed of 14 members, including chairs of relevant House and Senate committees plus appointed members from both chambers.

• Committee shall conduct continuous study of Alabama's Medicaid program and submit recommendations by the fifth legislative day of the 2013 Regular Session and annually thereafter.

• Committee focuses on expanding existing programs and implementing new programs to meet healthcare and funding needs, while developing coordinated care programs based on proven models from other states.

• Committee chair shall establish advisory committees including government agency representatives and public members, with the Alabama Medicaid Agency Commissioner serving as a member of each advisory committee.

• Committee members receive regular legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses when not in legislative session, with annual committee expenses capped at $1,000; committee must meet at least every four months.