07 LC 33
1775
House
Bill 236
By:
Representatives Randall of the
138th,
Porter of the
143rd,
Hugley of the
133rd,
Smyre of the
132nd,
and Gardner of the
57th
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Code Section 49-5-273 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to the creation and operation of the PeachCare for Kids Program, so as to
provide that state appropriations may be used for the program even if matching
federal funds are not available; to provide for related matters; to repeal
conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Code
Section 49-5-273 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the
creation and operation of the PeachCare for Kids Program, is amended by revising
subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)
No entitlement to benefits for the children covered under the program or this
article shall be created by the program, nor shall this article or any rules or
regulations adopted pursuant to this article be interpreted to entitle any
person to receive any health services or insurance available under this program.
The program shall be established subject to the availability of funds
specifically appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose and federal
matching funds as set forth in federal
law; provided,
however, that if federal matching funds are not available or are insufficient,
state funds may be solely used to operate or ensure the continuation of the
program. The department shall operate the
program consistent with administrative efficiency and the best interests of
children."
SECTION
2.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.