HB1070 Summary

• Appropriates $2,781,886 to the Department of Human Services Division of County Operations for the Medicaid Expansion Program for fiscal year 2012-2013, including salaries for 60 employees (1 program manager, 7 supervisors, 44 specialists, and 8 administrative assistants).

• Appropriates $120,253 to the Department of Human Services Division of Medical Services for personal services and operating expenses, establishing 2 positions (1 program manager and 1 policy development coordinator).

• Appropriates $98,830,991 for Medicaid Expansion Program grants, including $93,463,577 for hospital and medical services and $5,367,414 for prescription drugs.

• Establishes separate paying accounts for the Medicaid Expansion Program (created under Initiated Act 1 of 2000) covering expanded coverage for pregnant women, adults aged 19-64, and adults aged 65 and over, with provisions for drawing down federal funds and state matching funds.

• Grants the Department of Human Services Director authority to request transfers between hospital/medical services and prescription drugs appropriations with Governor approval and Legislative Council oversight; effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.