S.B. 3001 Summary

• Appropriates funds to increase med-QUEST division reimbursement rates for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism up to age 21, with rates unchanged since 2015.

• Requires the Department of Human Services to obtain maximum available federal matching funds and pursue all other funding sources (including private grants) before expending state general revenues.

• A December 2023 Milliman actuarial study modeled rate increases ranging from 33.9% (lowest scenario requiring $2.69 million state funds and $3.81 million federal match) to higher percentages for other scenarios.

• Declares that this appropriation and a companion bill will exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025, citing necessity to serve the public interest and address unmet needs.

• Takes effect December 31, 2050.