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GA SR1056

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rhett

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Study Committee on the Premium Assistance Program, composed of 6 members appointed by the President of the Senate
  • Directs the committee to study premium assistance as an alternative to Medicaid expansion, which uses federal Medicaid funds to help individuals purchase private health insurance coverage
  • Targets individuals whose income is too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to qualify for federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act
  • Committee members may receive per diem allowances for up to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded from Senate appropriations
  • Committee must file any report with the Secretary of the Senate prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Premium Assistance Program; create Senate Study Committee

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/22/2016

Full Bill Text

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