| mechanisms may include voucher systems, copayments or other | 
| mechanisms that allow for fair compensation to a dentist while | 
| reducing the amount of paperwork and administration of the payment | 
| process.  The task force will report recommendations and possible | 
| proposed legislation concerning alternative payment mechanisms for | 
| dental health care to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and | 
| Human Services by December 1, 1999. |