Administrative Costs-CSA

Item 334 #3c

Language
Page 213, line 28, strike "$62,933,058" and insert "$63,532,354".
Page 213, line 28, strike "$62,972,355" and insert "$63,611,214".
Page 213, line 37, before "By" insert "A."
Page 213, after line 47, insert:
"B.  Out of this appropriation, $290,000 from the general fund and $309,296 in nongeneral funds and five positions the first year and $310,000 from the general fund and $328,859 in nongeneral funds and five positions the second year, shall be provided for the Department of Medical Assistance Services for claims processing, utilization review, and prior authorization services related to expanding Medicaid coverage for services provided under the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA).  The Department shall also provide training for local CSA teams and providers on proper utilization of Medicaid for these services."

Explanation
(This amendment provides funds for administrative costs and positions in the Department of Medical Assistance Services, for increased workload related to expanding Medicaid coverage for services provided under CSA.)