JOINT LABOR, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES INTERIM COMMITTEE

 

Topic 1:  Health Care Costs

 

The Committee is to study issues related to the rising cost of medical care in the state, including issues related to rising health insurance premiums, uncompensated care, the scope of the KidCare Program, health care provider shortages, wages and salaries of health care staff, long-term continuing care in nursing homes, senior centers, and other related issues.

 

Topic 2:  Medicaid

 

The Committee is to review the Medicaid program because recent expansions of authorized services have placed a burden on the ability of the State to meet the needs of eligible Wyoming citizens. The Committee may form a joint subcommittee with the Joint Appropriations Committee to look at cost containment in the program , the scope of services provided and any changes in federal requirements that may impact the efforts of the State to control costs.

 

 

Topic 3: Federal Compliance Issues

 

The Committee is to study proposed changes in federal programs with respect to unemployment insurance, job programs, welfare reform and prescription drugs. The Committee is to gauge the impact of federal mandates on state programs and responsibilities and to respond to those federal initiatives with appropriate draft legislation.

 


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