Begin Supporting Poison Control Centers in FY 2022
Biennium
2020-2022
Budget Round
Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number
317 #7c
Description
This amendment directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to fund $2.5 million the second year for three Poison Control centers serving Virginia as part of a Health Services Initiative, which allows the state to use federal Children's Health Insurance Program administrative funding for such activities. Funding from the general fund of $875,000 is provided for the 35 percent state share. A companion amendment in Item 303 eliminates the second year appropriation of $1.0 million from the general fund in the budget for the Virginia Department of Health related to Poison Control centers. Upon enrolling of the bill, the funding in this amendment will be set out in a separate service area in the Administrative and Support Services program (49900).