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Palacios: CHCC expanded on‑island care; Medicaid FMAP increased to 83% and $20M commitment planned
Summary
The governor and Medicaid officials told the joint session CHCC expanded specialty services, reduced off‑island referral costs from $19 million to about $6 million, and that the Commonwealth secured a higher Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage; the administration pledged up to $20 million over four years through an 1115 waiver forprevent
Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Medicaid officials described steps to expand on‑island care and to reduce off‑island referrals during the joint session.
"CHCC has expanded on island services," Palacios said, noting hires of specialists, new clinics and upgraded equipment. He said the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation reduced medical referral costs from $19,000,000 to about…
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