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GA Adjustment
Department of Medical Assistance Services (602)
Request Title Expand Eligibility to 80% for Waiver Svs. for Seriously Mentally Ill
Biennium 2016-2018
Budget Round Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number 306 #20c
Description

This amendment adds $1.6 million the first year and $3.8 million the second year from the general fund and a like amount of federal matching Medicaid funds to modify the income eligibility criteria for the Medicaid demonstration waiver program for adults with serious mental illness in Medicaid from 60 to 80 percent of the federal poverty level. The waiver provides primary care, outpatient medical services, and prescription drugs, along with a robust set of behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness.

Funding Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2016 FY 2017
  456 Medicaid Program Services $3,259,626 $7,565,236
By Fund Fund Code Fund Title FY 2016 FY 2017
  01000 General Fund $1,629,813 $3,782,618
  10000 Federal Trust $1,629,813 $3,782,618
Authorized Position Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2016 FY 2017


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