Sec. 19a-612. Office of Health Care Access: Established. Commissioner: Appointment and qualifications. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 19a-612. Office of Health Care Access: Established. Commissioner: Appointment and qualifications. There is established an Office of Health Care Access. The powers of the office shall be vested in and exercised by a commissioner who shall be appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-5 to 4-8, inclusive. Said commissioner shall have (1) a graduate degree and (2) a minimum of ten years' experience in the field of financial management, health insurance, hospital administration or a combination of such experience.

      (May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-3, S. 7, 28; P.A. 95-257, S. 36, 58.)

      History: May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-3 effective July 1, 1994; P.A. 95-257 deleted provisions re governing board and how its members are selected, replacing the board with a commissioner and setting forth his appointment and qualifications, effective July 1, 1995.

      See Sec. 1-101aa re provider participation in informal committees, task forces and work groups of office not deemed to be lobbying.