JCHC: Medicaid Financial Oversight Position
Item 19 #1s
Item 19 #1s | First Year - FY2027 | Second Year - FY2028 | |
| Legislative Department |
| Joint Commission on Health Care | FY2027 $150,000 | FY2028 $150,000 | GF |
| FY2027 1.00 | FY2028 1.00 | FTE |
Language
Page 21, line 39, strike "$1,290,057" and insert "$1,440,057".
Page 21, line 39, strike "$1,290,057" and insert "$1,440,057".
Page 22, after line 3, insert:
"Out of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year from the general fund shall be provided for a position to provide financial oversight of the Medicaid program. The position shall monitor Medicaid expenditures on a monthly basis and within 20 days after the end of each month submit a letter to the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees with an analysis of spending for that month and noting any significant variances, unplanned expenditures, or trends. This position shall also participate in the annual Medicaid forecasting process to review trends and provide advice in its development. The position shall report to the Executive Director of the Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC), but shall be available to provide assistance by request to the House Appropriations Committee, Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, and the Joint Subcommittee for Health and Human Resources Oversight. This position may also be used by the JCHC in its studies and work to the degree that its main responsibility for financial oversight of Medicaid is not impacted."
Explanation
(This amendment provides $150,000 GF each year for the Joint Commission on Health Care for a position to provide Medicaid financial oversight.)