Bill Summary for S 797 (2011-2012)

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Bill: PYMT. OF 2012 MEDICAID COSTS/INMATE MED COSTS (NEW).

Summary date: 

May 16 2012
S.L. 2012-2

Bill Information:

View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 797 (Public) Filed Wednesday, May 16, 2012
TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUNDING IN THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR; AND TO PROHIBIT THE DRAWING DOWN OR TRANSFERRING OF MEDICAID DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE RECEIPTS OR OTHER FUNDS IF DOING SO WOULD CREATE OR INCREASE A FINANCIAL OBLIGATION IN THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR.
Intro. by Brunstetter, Hunt, Stevens.

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Directs the Governor, State Controller, and necessary state officials to make the following budget adjustments, listed in priority order and not to exceed $205.5 million, to pay Medicaid providers in 2011-12: (1) transfer a minimum of $50 million within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), as detailed; (2) transfer $10.5 million from the Repairs and Renovations Reserve Account currently allocated to DHHS; (3) transfer $105 million in projected General Fund reversions; (4) appropriates $20 million of projected revenue overcollections for 2011-12; and (5) transfer additional $20 million from the Repairs and Renovations Reserve Account. Sets out reporting requirements and prohibits the Governor or any state official from drawing down or transferring unearned or borrowed funds, if the action creates or increases a financial obligation in 2012-13.