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GA SR1056
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Rhett
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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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