HB 5301
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services- CHIP from the Unappropriated Balance.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the West Virginia Department of Human Services, specifically to the Division of Human Services’ fund 0403. It uses an unappropriated balance from the State Fund, General Revenue to increase funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) administrative costs and CHIP services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill adjusts existing appropriations within the Department of Human Services budget.
Key provisions
- Increases appropriations for CHIP administrative costs.
- Increases appropriations for CHIP services.
- Utilizes an unappropriated balance from the State Fund, General Revenue.
- Applies to the Department of Human Services, Division of Human Services, fund 0403.
- Covers fiscal year 2026.
- Specifically targets organization 0511.
- Amends existing appropriations within the Department of Human Services budget.
- Increases funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Human Services
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- Increases funding for CHIP programs.
- Utilizes a surplus revenue balance.
- Modifies existing appropriations within the Department of Human Services budget.
Fiscal impact
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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