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Decision Package
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

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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