Model Policies

Section 1. Title.  This Act may be cited as the “Patients First Medicaid Reform Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A)  “Medicaid Savings Account,” or “MSA,” is an account…

Section 1. Findings.  The legislature finds that: (A)  {Insert state}’s health care system has been developed to address the unique circumstances in {insert state} and to provide…

WHEREAS, Medicaid is an entitlement program jointly funded by the states and the federal government and plays a significant role in state health care systems; and WHEREAS,…

Section 1.   Prescription drug monitoring program.  (1)  In this section: (a)  “Administer” means the direct application of a monitored prescription drug, whether by injection, ingestion, or any other means,…

Section 1.  Opioid treatment programs. (1)  Definition. In this section, “department” means the department of health services [or state department that regulates substance abuse treatment programs]. (2)  Program creation.  The…

PURPOSE: To support policy that allows for fair recourse and effective deterrence againt frivolous claims. WHEREAS, frivolous claims include those that are (1) presented for an improper…

Section 1. Title.  This Act shall be known as the “Optional Medicaid Benefits Evaluation Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A)  “Medicaid” is the federal Title XIX Medical Assistance program administered by…

WHEREAS, 32,909 Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) lived in 162 large, state operated facilities—with 16 beds or more—in 42 states as of June 30, 2009;…

Findings and Declaration of Policy (A)  Unites States Code Section 112 gives Congressional consent “to any two or more states to enter into agreements or compacts for…

Section 1. {Title.} Founding Principles Act. Section 2. {Findings.} The legislature finds and declares: Whereas, the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the signing of…

WHEREAS, The federal government has enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) ostensibly for the purpose of making health insurance more affordable for American citizens;…

Section 1. Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the “State Employee Health Savings Account Act.” Section 2. Health Savings Accounts. (A)  The program of state…