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Budget Amendments - SB1100 (Committee Approved)

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SB 1352: Transfer Funding to New Office of Medicaid Fiscal Oversight (language only)

Item 307 #11s

Item 307 #11s

Health and Human Resources
Department of Medical Assistance Services

Language

Page 350, after line 9, insert:

"Y.  The Department of Planning and Budget (DPB), in consultation with the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), shall evaluate the staffing and other cost requirements of legislation from the 2019 Session and identify the funding and positions within DMAS that shall be transferred to the new Office of Medicaid Fiscal Oversight and Accountability.  DPB shall have the authority to transfer appropriation and positions to the new Office to fulfill the intent of the legislation."



Explanation

(This amendment provides authority for the Department of Planning and Budget to transfer funding and positions to implement Senate Bill 1352, which creates a news Office of Medicaid Fiscal Oversight and Accountability, which will develop the official Medicaid forecast, develop managed care rates, and provide fiscal monitoring of the Medicaid program.)