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SCS/SB 885 - This act modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan. The word "instrumentality" is added back to the definitions of "agency" and "participating member agency".

Section 103.130, RSMo, currently allows new agencies to begin coverage on the first day of any month. New language establishes an annual effective date of January 1 at which to begin a newly enrolled participating member agency's coverage. Section 103.136, RSMo, currently prohibits a member agency from participating in the Plan for two years after its termination date, unless approved by the Board. The provision for Board approval is deleted, thus preventing member agencies from participating for two years without exception.

Portions of this act are substantially similar to SB 215 (1999).

ERIN MOTLEY