Section 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. - Indian tribe
- The term "Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
- Service
- The term "Service" means the Indian Health Service.