SB 616
Supplementary appropriation of public moneys to DHS, Medical State Share Fund
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 616 allocates additional funds from the state’s unappropriated surplus to the Department of Human Services. Specifically, it increases the appropriation for the Medical State Share Fund, designated as fund 5090, fiscal year 2025, organization 0511. This supplemental funding is intended to support Medicaid state share payments. The bill provides a specific increase to the Medical Services line item within the Department of Human Services budget.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for the Medical State Share Fund (fund 5090, fiscal year 2025, organization 0511).
- The appropriation comes from unappropriated funds remaining at the end of fiscal year 2025.
- Specifically increases the Medical Services line item within the Department of Human Services budget.
- The supplemental appropriation is intended to cover spending during fiscal year 2025.
- The bill is requested by the Governor.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Medicaid recipients
- Health care providers
Notable changes
- Increases existing appropriations for the Medical State Share Fund.
- Utilizes unappropriated funds to supplement the budget.
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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