HB1155 Summary

• Appropriates $2,256,110 for the Department of Human Services Division of County Operations Medicaid Expansion Program, including 40 employees (5 supervisors, 30 specialists, 5 administrative assistants) and operating expenses.

• Appropriates $77,520 for the Division of Medical Services Medicaid Expansion Program, including 1 DHS Program Manager position and operating expenses.

• Appropriates $108,010,688 for Medicaid Expansion Program Grants, consisting of $99,027,014 for hospital and medical services and $8,983,674 for prescription drugs.

• Appropriates $1,117,050 for the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance Medicaid Expansion Program, including 20 employees and operating expenses.

• Establishes separate paying accounts for the Medicaid Expansion Program funded by Tobacco Settlement proceeds, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, with restrictions on fund transfers and position commitments.