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Panel agrees to compromise inflator of 2% then 1.5% for provider rates pending final numbers

2952070 · April 10, 2025
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Summary

The committee discussed provider rate inflators and agreed to pursue a compromise of 2% in year one and 1.5% in year two as a middle ground for conference negotiations, with staff to return with cost-to-continue estimates.

The Senate Appropriations Human Resources Division tentatively settled on a compromise for provider inflation adjustments, recommending a 2% increase in the first year and 1.5% in the second year for use in conference committee discussions.

Members debated alternatives — keeping 2% both years (the House position), using 1.5% both years,…

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