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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Conference Report)

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Medicaid Forecast for MHMR Services (language only)

Item 316 #1c

Item 316 #1c

Health And Human Resources
Medical Assistance Services, Department of

Language
Page 243, after line 42, insert:
"C. The Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Department of Planning and Budget, with the assistance of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, shall use the Medicaid expenditure forecast models to project expenditures for State Plan Option services, including community mental health rehabilitation services; targeted mental health and mental retardation case management; substance abuse treatment for pregnant and postpartum women; intensive in-home and therapeutic day treatment for children and adolescent services in the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program; mental retardation home- and community-based waiver services; and any other new or expanded mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services that are covered by the State Plan for Medical Assistance."


Explanation
(This amendment directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services and the Department of Planning and Budget to forecast spending on Medicaid-funded services to mentally disabled persons.)