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2002 Session

Budget Bill - SB29 (Introduced)

Department of Medical Assistance Services

Item 320

Item 320 (Not set out)

First Year - FY2001Second Year - FY2002
Indigent Health Care Trust Fund (45900)$12,000,000$12,000,000
Hospital Payments for Charity Care (45901)FY2001 $12,000,000FY2002 $12,000,000
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2001 $6,000,000FY2002 $6,000,000
SpecialFY2001 $6,000,000FY2002 $6,000,000

Authority: Title 32.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia.


A. Any funds for the Virginia Indigent Health Care Trust Fund unexpended at the end of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the Trust Fund for use pursuant to Title 32.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia.


B. The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall use funds donated to the Indigent Health Care Trust Fund for the purpose of a demonstration project in select sites across the Commonwealth to assist low-income employees in purchasing employer-sponsored health insurance. The Department shall employ sole source contracting with health care plans in those selected sites where the potential contribution of funds may be contingent upon such an arrangement.