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Appropriations Committee sends H 13, a Medicaid rate-study appropriation, to full Senate
Summary
The Appropriations Committee voted to transmit H 13, an appropriation bill containing Medicaid rate-study and payment-rule language, to the full Senate after brief discussion about combining related studies; committee members listed voted in favor and designated a member to report the bill.
The Appropriations Committee voted to send H 13, an appropriation bill that includes a Medicaid rate study and related payment-rule language, favorably to the full Senate.
Committee members discussed whether to combine two related studies referenced in budget language but determined not to combine them after a presentation on the topic. An unnamed committee member moved to transmit H 13 as reported; committee members present approved the motion.
The bill was described in the meeting as involving Medicaid rates and a rate study and as containing study language that mirrors language in the budget. Committee members noted they had reviewed a presentation on the subject. During discussion, members said combining the two studies was considered but concluded it was not a supportive option at this time.
Senator Norris, Senator Watson, Senator Baruch, Senator Lyons, Senator Westman, Senator Brennan and Senator Pertschlek each recorded affirmative votes during the roll call. Committee member Martina volunteered to report the bill to the next body.
The committee did not record any nay or abstentions on the motion during the segment of transcript provided. No additional amendments or conditions were recorded in the discussion excerpt.
