§ 852 - Functions and duties - Vermont Statutes

§ 852. Functions and duties

(a) The health access oversight committee shall carry on a continuing review of the operation of the Medicaid program and all Medicaid waiver programs that may affect the administration and beneficiaries of these programs.

(b) In conducting its review and in order to fulfill its duties, the committee shall consult the following:

(1) Consumers and advocacy groups regarding their satisfaction and complaints.

(2) Health care providers regarding their satisfaction and complaints.

(3) The office of Vermont health access.

(4) The department of banking, insurance, securities, and health care administration.

(5) The agency of human services.

(6) The attorney general.

(7) The health care ombudsman.

(8) The Vermont program for quality in health care.

(9) Any other person or entity as determined by the committee.

(c) The committee shall work with, assist, and advise other committees of the general assembly, members of the executive branch, and the public on matters relating to the state Medicaid program and other state health care programs. Annually, no later than January 15, the committee shall report to the governor and the general assembly. (Added 2005, No. 215 (Adj. Sess.), § 294.)