Sec. 7. Report. Resolved: That the commission shall submit an interim report with any accompanying legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 122nd Legislature by January 1, 2006, and shall submit a final report with any accompanying legislation to the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature by December 1, 2006; and be it further

Sec. 8. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON THE

FUTURE OF MAINECARE

Blue Ribbon Commission on the

Future of MaineCare

Initiative: Provides funding for expenses for members of the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of MaineCare, for 6 meetings in fiscal year 2005-06 and 8 meetings in fiscal year 2006-07 and funds for mailings, printing and other costs.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $6,960 $10,280

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,960 $10,280

SUMMARY

This resolve creates the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of MaineCare. The commission, composed of 6 persons, is appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House. The commission is directed to study the future of the MaineCare program, options for coverage, models for financing and coordination with individual and group coverage. The commission is also required to examine the public policy, various models of responsibility for health care and alternatives for funding and fiscal stability. The commission is directed to provide recommendations for the future of the MaineCare program. The commission may hold public hearings and public meetings. The commission is directed to consult with the MaineCare Advisory Committee, the Maine Quality Forum, the Advisory Council on Health Systems Development and associations of health care providers, employers providing health benefits and health carriers. Commission staffing may be provided by the Legislative Council. The Department of Health and Human Services, the