Department of Medical Assistance Services (602)
| Request Title | Fund comprehensive Medicaid benefit package for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment |
| Biennium | 2016-2018 |
| Budget Round | Initial Bill |
| Category | New general fund spending initiatives |
| Region | None |
Description
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Fund enhancements that are necessary to meet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for a comprehensive Medicaid benefit that would allow the Commonwealth to apply for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) waiver. Specifically, this package includes funding and authority for the Department of Medical Assistance Services to expand substance abuse treatment coverage; increase Medicaid treatment rates; add peer support services; provide support for care coordination; and provide intensive provider education and recruitment. Funding and two positions are also included to cover the administrative costs associated with implementing this waiver. |
Funding Summary
| Object Type | FY 2016 | FY 2017 | |
| General Fund Dollars | $2,602,412 | $8,376,260 | |
| Nongeneral Fund Dollars | $2,602,412 | $8,376,260 | |
| General Fund Positions | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Nongeneral Positions | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| General Fund Transfers | $0 | $0 | |
| General Fund Revenue | $0 | $0 | |
| Layoffs | $0 | $0 | |
| Additions to Balance | $0 | $0 |
Funding Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 456 | Medicaid Program Services | $4,682,554 | $16,284,250 | |
| 499 | Administrative And Support Services | $522,270 | $468,270 | |
| By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 01000 | General Fund | $2,602,412 | $8,376,260 | |
| 10000 | Federal Trust | $2,602,412 | $8,376,260 |
Authorized Position Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2016 | FY 2017 |
| 499 | Administrative and Support Services | 2.00 | 2.00 |
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