contain a comparison of copayments
required in prescription insurance plans
in contiguous states, the seven largest
Maryland counties and Baltimore City,
and large private and public-sector
employers. DBM shall report to the
budget committees by November 1, 2003,
on the findings of its study and its plans
for calendar 2004. The report shall
include a cost-benefit analysis of the
options considered.

F10A02.02 Division of Employee Benefits

Funds will be transferred from the
Employees' and Retirees' Health
Insurance Non-Budgeted Fund Accounts
to pay for administration services
provided by this program. Authorization
is hereby granted to use these receipts as
special funds for operating expenses in
this program.

F10A02.03 Division of Medical Provider Services
General Fund Appropriation.........................

Funds will be transferred from the
Employees' and Retirees' Health
Insurance Non-Budgeted Fund Accounts
to pay for administration services
provided by this program. Authorization
is hereby granted to use these receipts as
special funds for operating expenses in
this program.

F10A02.04 Division of Employee Relations

General Fund Appropriation.........................

Funds will be transferred from the
Employees' and Retirees' Health
Insurance Non-Budgeted Fund Accounts
to pay for administration services
provided by this program. Authorization
is hereby granted to use these receipts as
special funds for operating expenses in
this program.

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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 202

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