HB6774 Summary

• Appropriates $6.346 billion total for Department of Human Services operations for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, comprising $3.887 billion General Funds, $744.5 million Other State Funds, and $1.715 billion Federal Funds.

• Allocates $1.031 billion for income assistance and related distributive purposes including aid to elderly/blind/disabled ($30.5 million), TANF assistance ($102.6 million), child care services ($565 million), and refugee services ($3.9 million).

• Funds major operational centers and programs including 15 state-operated developmental and mental health centers totaling approximately $600 million, plus programs for rehabilitation services, addiction treatment, community health, and youth services.

• Includes $300 million from Healthcare Provider Relief Fund for DHS provider assistance and additional appropriations for crisis services, housing programs, child care subsidies, and emergency assistance funded through various specialized trust and federal grant funds.

• Legislation takes effect July 1, 2010, and allows Department to reapportion limited percentages of General Revenue Fund appropriations with Governor approval.