WHEREAS, Act 339 of 1994 created the Committee on Health Reform to study health reform ideas; and

WHEREAS, the Committee was charged with examining the advantages and disadvantages of accountable health plans, voluntary health insurance purchasing cooperatives, rating methodologies, and the establishment of small employer IRAs; and

WHEREAS, the Committee was charged with making a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 1995; and

WHEREAS, the Committee made this report; and

WHEREAS, the Committee no longer exists because it has performed its designated tasks; and

WHEREAS, health reform continues to be of vital importance to the citizens of this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of powers conferred upon me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, the Committee on Health Reform is hereby reconstituted.
The Committee shall be appointed by the Governor and consist of no more than seventeen members. The membership shall include, at a minimum, two health insurance carriers actively engaged in small group business in South Carolina and one independent health insurance agent.

The Committee is charged with examining the advantages and disadvantages of accountable health plans, voluntary health insurance purchasing cooperatives, rating methodologies, and the establishment of small employer IRAs.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT
SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
THIS 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1995
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DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

ATTEST:

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JAMES M. MILES
Secretary of State

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