1. The Division shall study:
(a) The manner in which to create or expand public or private prescription purchasing coalitions.
(b) The manner in which to encourage access to employer-based health insurance plans, including, without limitation:
(1) Coordinating coverage provided by the State Plan for Medicaid and private health insurance which may be provided by an employer to a person eligible for Medicaid; and
(2) Providing assistance to a person who is eligible for Medicaid to allow the person to purchase private health insurance.
(c) Opportunities to apply to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services for certain waivers pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1315 and 18052.
2. At least once each year, the Division shall make such recommendations to the Director as it deems appropriate relating to opportunities to improve Medicaid or to increase access to health insurance.