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County staff warn potential $2M pro-share shortfall; plan to propose private-pay rate changes

2757905 · March 10, 2025
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Summary

Staff told commissioners that a state change in the formula for pro-share payments, prompted by federal guidance, could reduce the county’s expected pro-share reimbursement by about $2 million, and staff will present rate-change options and analyses in coming weeks.

County staff informed the Merrimack County Board of Commissioners that changes in how the state calculates pro-share payments could reduce the county’s anticipated reimbursement by roughly $2,000,000 and that staff will bring rate-change options to the board.

The presenter said the state was advised by federal authorities that its prior calculation method was incorrect and that a new model is being recommended. The…

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