(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.
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