AR HB1098

Appropriates $77,816,439 in federal funds to the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination for fiscal year 2025-2026, covering personal services and operating expenses

Authorizes a maximum of 594 regular employees across 42 position classifications, including medical specialists, claims adjudicators, and administrative staff

Permits up to 20 additional temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees and allows the Director to create up to 250 new positions to meet federal requirements for expanded programs

Allocates $40,681,819 for regular salaries, $14,472,435 for personal services matching, $13,926,285 for professional fees, and $6,184,400 for operating expenses

Contains an emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2025; approved February 13, 2025