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DHS reports larger-than-expected carryforward and past-premium tax receipts to help DD waitlist

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · August 19, 2019
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DHS told the committee carryforward balances rose to $259 million versus a $211 million projection and reported $13.5 million in past-premium tax receipts that will be used per statute (50% to reduce the developmental-disability waiting list).

DHS provided a fiscal update showing fiscal-year carryforward balances of about $259,000,000, above an earlier projection of $211,000,000. Officials said the higher carryforward will help in coming years but cautioned the Medicaid trust fund is dependent…

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