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Agency of Human Services seeks $83.5M gross Medicaid increase, $15M in provider relief requests expected
Summary
At the Jan. 21 Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, Agency of Human Services officials told senators the agency’s total budget is $5.4 billion across all funds and requested an $83.5 million gross Medicaid increase (about $35.5 million in state general fund) to cover higher utilization and related pressures.
At a Jan. 21 Senate Appropriations Committee session, Agency of Human Services officials outlined the agency’s budget picture and requested several budget adjustments to cover higher Medicaid utilization, ongoing provider instability and one‑time stabilization needs. "The agency of human services budget, as appropriated, is $5,400,000,000 across all funds. That is $1,300,000,000 in general funds," Secretary Jenny Samuelson told the committee.
Key points
- Requested Medicaid adjustment: Agency fiscal staff described a consensus projection that requires an $83,500,000 gross increase for Medicaid in the current fiscal year; staff said that increase would require about $35,500,000 in state general fund to match the federal share. Officials said part of the gross increase is offset by about $15,000,000 gross in pharmacy rebate timing.
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