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Committee forwards draft language to appropriations on community outreach, FQHC payment work and Green Mountain Care Board staffing
Summary
Karen Carvey of the Office of Legislative Council presented draft budget‑adjustment language the committee agreed to forward to Appropriations, covering continuation of community outreach funding, a directive on FQHC payment methodology and authorization of new Green Mountain Care Board positions.
Karen Carvey of the Office of Legislative Council walked the Health Care committee through draft budget‑adjustment language on Feb. 26 that the committee agreed to forward to the Appropriations Committee.
Carvey outlined three main elements the language would convey: sustain existing community‑based mental‑health outreach efforts (including continued funding for the Howard Center’s community outreach program) for at least one additional year; direct the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) to collaborate with federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to develop a mutually agreeable Medicaid payment methodology compliant with federal requirements and due Oct. 1; and authorize new positions at the Green Mountain Care Board to meet staffing needs and to…
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