Contracts with other agencies; program monitoring.

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In carrying out the duties provided for in Section 44-6-30 the department shall:

(1) Contract for health and human services eligibility determination with performance standards regarding quality control as required by law or regulation.

(2) Contract for operation of certified Medicaid management information claims processing system. For the first year of its operation it shall contract for such system with the Department of Social Services.

(3) Contract for other operational components of programs administered under this chapter as considered appropriate.

(4) Monitor and evaluate all contractual services authorized pursuant to this chapter to assure effective performance. Any contract entered into under the provisions of this chapter must be in accordance with the provisions of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code.

(5) Establish a procedure whereby inquiries from members of the General Assembly concerning the department's work and responsibility shall be answered as expeditiously and definitely as possible.

HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 83 Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1043; 1995 Act No. 41, Section 1.


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