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GA Adjustment
Department of Health (601)
Request Title Restore funding for poison control centers
Biennium 2014-2016
Budget Round Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number 291#2s
Description

This amendment provides $300,000 from the general fund each year to restore funding that was reduced in the introduced budget to ensure access to poison control services in the Commonwealth. Language is also modified to reflect that three poison control centers will receive funding and require the Commissioner of Health to determine how to use these services as a resource for patients with mental health disorders and health care providers to address poison-related suicide attempts, substance abuse, and adverse medication events.

Funding Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2014 FY 2015
  492 Financial Assistance To Community Human Services Organizations $300,000 $300,000
By Fund Fund Code Fund Title FY 2014 FY 2015
  0100 General Fund $300,000 $300,000
Authorized Position Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2014 FY 2015


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