25 U.S.C. § 1621i

Managed care feasibility study

(a)

The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility of allowing an Indian tribe to purchase, directly or through the Service, managed care coverage for all members of the tribe from—

(1)

a tribally owned and operated managed care plan; or

(2)

a State licensed managed care plan.

(b)

Not later than the date which is 12 months after October 29, 1992 , the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report containing—

(1)

a detailed description of the study conducted pursuant to this section; and

(2)

a discussion of the findings and conclusions of such study.

( Pub. L. 94–437, title II, § 210 , as added Pub. L. 102–573, title II, § 206(b) , Oct. 29, 1992 , 106 Stat. 4549 .)