AR HB1024

Establishes maximum of 1 DHS Program Manager position (Grade GS08) for the Division of Medical Services - Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Establishes maximum of 19 employees for the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance - Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program, including 1 registered nurse, 1 program manager, 2 supervisors, 14 specialists, and 1 administrative assistant.

Appropriates $87,250 to Medical Services division for salaries, personal services matching, operating expenses, and conference/travel costs.

Appropriates $169,969,927 to Medical Services division for Medicaid Tobacco Settlement Program grants: $160,426,470 for hospital and medical services and $9,543,457 for prescription drugs.

Appropriates $1,285,353 to Provider Services and Quality Assurance division for salaries, personal services matching, and operating expenses; funding payable from Medicaid Expansion Program Account with emergency effective date of July 1, 2024.