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Agency seeks $10.8 million one‑time bridge to cover ACO, SASH and blueprint payments; senators press for transition plan
Summary
Budget presenters asked for a $10.8 million one‑time appropriation to bridge payments to providers for ACO, SASH and Blueprint programs while the state plans post-ACO transitions. Senators urged a clear distribution and transition plan to protect primary care payments.
Department officials told the Senate Health & Welfare Committee on March 20 that the governor's budget includes a $10.8 million one‑time appropriation to bridge calendar‑year 2026 payments to providers that previously received prospective payments through the state's ACO arrangements.
The department identified the bridge funding as intended to cover past‑due or transitioning payments for SASH (Support And…
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