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ID S1190
Bill
Status
4/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Finance Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $2,024,182,500 to the Department of Health and Welfare's Medical Assistance Services Division for fiscal year 2014 (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014), distributed across Medicaid Administration, Coordinated, Enhanced, and Basic Medicaid Plans.
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Authorizes 205.49 full-time equivalent positions for the Medical Assistance Services Division, with any increases requiring Governor approval and Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee notification.
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Prohibits transfer of trustee and benefit payments funds to other expense classes, but allows transfers in excess of 10% among the four Medicaid plans during fiscal year 2014.
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Requires monthly Medicaid tracking reports comparing budgeted amounts to actual expenditures and forecasted next fiscal year expenses to the Legislative Services Office and Division of Financial Management.
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Requires quarterly reports on implementation of House Bill No. 260 (2011) including benefit modification updates and actual versus estimated cost savings, and quarterly reports on managed care system integration progress.
Legislative Description
Appropriates $2,024,182,500 for the Division of Medical Assistance Services in the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2014; limits the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions to 205.49; provides for transfers to the Cooperative Welfare Fund; limits transfers from trustee and benefit payments; provides legislative intent regarding program integrity; requires monthly Medicaid tracking reports; provides for transfers between programs; clarifies funding for Medicaid readiness; requires quarterly reports regarding the impacts of House Bill No. 260 of 2011; requires quarterly reports regarding managed care implementation; and provides guidance for employee compensation.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 04/09/13 Session Law Chapter 323 Effective: 07/01/13
4/9/2013