Section 33-29A-22. Recommendations and report; powers

   (a) On or before December 15, 2005, the commission shall report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on any recommendations for legislation and the results of an actuarial and feasibility study conducted by the commission to determine, without limitation, the following:

   (1) The impact that the creation of the pool will have on the small and large group insurance markets, the individual market, and premiums paid by insureds, including an estimate of total anticipated savings for all purchasers of health insurance in this state;

   (2) The number of individuals and dependents the pool could reasonably cover at various premium levels, along with cost estimates for such coverage;

   (3) An analysis of various sources of funding and a recommendation as to the best source of funding for the future anticipated deficits of the pool; and

   (4) The impact that eligibility of persons qualifying for federal health coverage tax credits will have on the pool.

(b) The commission is authorized to:

   (1) Enter into contracts to carry out its powers and duties under this article;

   (2) Appoint appropriate legal, actuarial, and other committees that are necessary to provide technical assistance in carrying out the purposes of the commission;

   (3) Evaluate cost containment measures and risk reduction practices, along with opportunities for delivery of cost-effective health care services through the pool; and

   (4) Evaluate the feasibility of a list of medical conditions for which a person shall be eligible for pool coverage without applying for health insurance.

(c) The commission shall have authority to evaluate and apply for grants and resources, public and private, for which it may qualify for executing its powers and duties under this article, including, but not limited to, start-up funds for state high risk pools under the federal Trade Act of 2002 or related legislation to extend such funding and funds as they are available for expansion of coverage to persons eligible for federal health coverage tax credits.

(d) Not later than June 30, 2006, the commission shall make a final report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Commissioner with all of its findings and recommendations.

Code 1981, § 33-29A-22, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1215, § 1/HB 320; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 33/HB 79.