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2012 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB1301 (Committee Approved)

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Item 282 #2s

Item 282 #2s

Health And Human Resources
Health and Human Resources, Secretary of

Language
Page 206, after line 43, insert:
"D. The Secretary of Health and Human Resources shall conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of Virginia's insured and uninsured populations to accurately determine the level of financial support needed for the Virginia Association of Free Clinics, the Virginia Community Healthcare Association, and the Virginia Health Care Foundation upon implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010.  The report shall include data on the number of individuals currently served by these organizations, anticipated enrollment growth, and an estimate of Virginians who will remain uninsured after implementation of PPACA.  The Secretary shall report his findings to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by October 1, 2012."


Explanation
(This language amendment requires the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to assess the level of financial support required for the Virginia Health Care Foundation, free clinics, and community health centers to provide access to low-income Virginians subsequent to the implementation of federal health care reform.)