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AR SB187
Bill
Status
4/4/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joint Budget Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes maximum of 333 regular employees for the Department of Human Services - Division of Medical Services for fiscal year 2011-2012, with specified salary grades for each position
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Appropriates $26,367,097 for operations including $16,610,131 in regular salaries, $5,060,895 in personal services matching, and $299,600 for data processing services
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Appropriates $4,996,837,099 in grant payments for programs including private nursing home care ($639,794,311), hospital and medical services ($3,610,690,170), prescription drugs ($378,738,146), and ARKIDS B program ($115,642,425)
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Appropriates $50,000 for nursing home closure costs, $100,000 for long-term care facility receivership expenses, and $1,500,000 for nursing home quality grants
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Includes special language provisions governing Medicaid rate methodology, pharmaceutical dispensing fee surveys, personal care provider requirements, EPSDT services, and legislative review of rules impacting state Medicaid costs
Legislative Description
An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Medical Services Appropriation For The 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.
Last Action
Senate Notification that SB187 is now Act 1068
4/4/2011