The Joint Subcommittee Studying the Commonwealth's Insurance Coverage was established pursuant to House Joint Resolution No. 251 of 1977.

Gerald L. Baliles of Richmond, a member of the House of Delegates of Virginia and co-patron of House Joint Resolution No. 251, was elected Chairman. Madison E. Marye of Shawsville, a member of the Senate of Virginia, was elected Vice-Chairman.

Also appointed to serve from the House of Delegates were Archibald A. Campbell of Wytheville and William T. Wilson of Covington. Appointed to serve from the Senate were Edward E. Willey of Richmond and Nathan H. Miller of Harrisonburg.

L. Willis Robertson, Jr. and Hugh P. Fisher, Ill of the Division of Legislative Services served as staff to the Subcommittee.