§ 21-5-401 - Legislative intent.
21-5-401. Legislative intent.
It is the purpose of this subchapter to:
(1) Create a single board to select health insurance and life insurance plan coverages for state and public school employees and retirees;
(2) Develop self-funded health programs to enhance the ability to control premiums and utilize managed care capabilities if feasible and in the best interest of plan members; and
(3) Enable a single board to:
(A) Set and manage policies for the health insurance and life insurance programs of state and public school employees;
(B) Work in a concerted effort toward a common goal of parity between public school and state employee insurance programs;
(C) Improve the quality of health care services under the programs;
(D) Increase participants' understanding of program features; and
(E) Slow the rate of growth in health care expenses under the programs.