PART F

Sec. F-1. Transition. The following provisions apply to the implementation of the Maine Health Care Plan as it relates to insurance regulation under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 24 and Title 24-A. The Maine Health Care Authority and the Superintendent of Insurance shall study the coordination of the delivery of health benefits under the Maine Health Care Plan and the regulation of insurers, health maintenance organizations and nonprofit hospital and medical organizations. The study must consider the repeal of unnecessary statutes and regulations and the elimination of unnecessary functions within the Bureau of Insurance. By January 1, 2000, the Maine Health Care Authority, with the assistance of the Superintendent of Insurance, shall submit to the Legislature all legislation necessary to coordinate the functions of the Bureau of Insurance with the implementation of the Maine Health Care Plan, including amendments of statutes, reallocation of funds and transitional language, as needed.

Sec. F-2. Effective date. This Part takes effect October 1, 1999.

PART G

Sec. G-1. Submission of legislation. By October 1, 1999, the Department of Human Services shall submit to the Legislature legislation to amend the statutes to correct cross-references and make any other technical changes necessitated by this Act.

SUMMARY

Part A of the bill establishes the Maine Health Care Authority to administer the Maine Health Care Plan, a universal health care plan for all Maine residents. Part A requires the authority to contract with an administrator for the administration of the Maine Health Care Plan. It also assigns to the Maine Health Care Authority the tasks of creating a comprehensive state health resource plan, establishing a global budget and ensuring the quality and affordability of health care in the State.

Part B requires the Maine Health Care Authority and the Department of Human Services to coordinate the Maine Health Care Plan with the health benefits provided under the Medicaid and