Item 296 | First Year - FY2027 | Second Year - FY2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Payments for Special or Unanticipated Expenditures (75800) | $200,000,000 | $200,000,000 |
| Special Non-Medicaid Expenditures (75808) | FY2027 $200,000,000 | FY2028 $200,000,000 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| Federal Trust | FY2027 $200,000,000 | FY2028 $200,000,000 |
Out of this appropriation $200,000,000 the first year from nongeneral funds and $200,000,000 the second year from nongeneral funds shall be provided to support the Rural Health Transformation Program pursuant to H.R. 1, 119th Congress (2025-2026). The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is authorized to hire up to 13 restricted positions that shall be supported with program funds. DMAS shall not utilize program funds to create any current or future obligation of state funding or state-supported services. Moreover, DMAS shall not initiate agency systems or personnel actions that generate state costs outside the window of the federal grant.