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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Tran
State Premium Assistance Program

Item 478 #5h

Item 478 #5h

First Year - FY2027 Second Year - FY2028
Independent Agencies
State Corporation Commission FY2027 $184,882,255 FY2028 $0 GF

Language
Page 550, line 2, strike "$558,582,934" and insert "$743,465,189".

Page 550, after line 33, insert:

"F. Out of this appropriation, $184,882,255 the first year shall be provided for a state based premium assistance program, which shall target premium assistance for the 2027 plan year to individuals who purchase health insurance on Virginia's Insurance Marketplace.  Premium assistance shall (i) fully replace the expiring federal subsidies for individuals with incomes between 100 percent and 200 percent of the federal poverty income level, estimated at $149,596,441, (ii) replace one-half of the expiring federal subsidies for individuals with incomes between 201 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty income level, estimated at $35,285,814, and (iii) be available to income eligible refugees, asylees, and humanitarian parolees."



Explanation

(This amendment adds $184.9 million from the general fund the first year and language to establish a state based premium assistance program for Plan Year 2027, targeted to individuals who purchase health insurance on Virginia's Insurance Marketplace. Premium assistance levels vary by income and also ensures the eligibility for certain groups.)