Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A. Maine Insurance Code § 7503. Maine Health Care Board

A. Five patient members who would not otherwise qualify for appointment as a member described in paragraph B or C;

B. Five employer members; and

C. Seven health care providers as follows:

A. Ensure that all of the requirements of this chapter are met;

B. Conduct or contract for any necessary actuarial and economic analyses needed to support the development of a plan pursuant to section 7502 that meets all requirements of this chapter and in federal law;

C. Hire any necessary staff;

D. Collaborate with the Maine Health Data Organization and the Maine Quality Forum to assist the board in carrying out the purposes of this chapter;

E. Establish a detailed timeline for implementation and submit for federal approval any necessary waivers for the plan under section 7502;

F. Upon federal approval of a waiver pursuant to paragraph E or, if required by federal law or regulation, prior to submission of a waiver application, make recommendations to implement the plan under section 7502, including necessary statutory changes to establish requirements for benefits under the plan; eligibility for the plan; provider participation and payments; and financing for the plan. The joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health coverage matters shall report out legislation based on the board's recommendations to any regular or special session of the Legislature;

G. Once implemented, administer all aspects of the plan under section 7502;

H. Conduct activities the board considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and

I. Adopt rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as described in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.