§ 1621i. Managed care feasibility study
§ 1621i.
Managed care feasibility study
(a)
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility of allowing an Indian tribe to purchase, directly or through the Service, managed care coverage for all members of the tribe from—
(1)
a tribally owned and operated managed care plan; or
(2)
a State licensed managed care plan.
(b)
Not later than the date which is 12 months after October 29, 1992, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report containing—
(1)
a detailed description of the study conducted pursuant to this section; and
(2)
a discussion of the findings and conclusions of such study.