Medicaid; JLARC to study feasibility, etc., of withdrawal in favor of state-run program. (SB1201)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Study; feasibility and cost-effectiveness of withdrawal from Medicaid; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of withdrawing from Medicaid in favor of a state-run program. In conducting its study, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall (i) review the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act pertaining to the expansion of the Medicaid program and assess the potential impact of expanding the program in Virginia; (ii) evaluate the options of withdrawal from Medicaid and the establishment of a state-run program relative to the fiscal, social, and health impact of each option; (iii) propose the framework and estimate the cost of establishing a state-run program, including, but not limited to, eligibility criteria, covered benefits and services, qualifications of and payment levels for participating health care providers, and potential revenues and funding stream; (iv) consider such related matters as the Commission may deem appropriate; and (v) propose feasible and appropriate options. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission must submit its report to the 2012 Session of the General Assembly. Read the Bill »
Status
01/28/2011: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103855D |
01/12/2011 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/14/2011 | Assigned Rules sub: #1 |
01/28/2011 | Passed by indefinitely in Rules (16-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |