HB 5306
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services - Health Care Provider Tax-Medicaid State Share Fund from Special Revenue.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation from the state’s general fund to the Department of Human Services’ Health Care Provider Tax – Medicaid State Share Fund. Specifically, it increases existing funding within this fund to cover medical services and administrative costs for fiscal year 2026. The Governor has identified an unappropriated balance within this fund that can be used for these expenditures. This supplemental funding aims to support Medicaid-related healthcare programs in West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for medical services within the Health Care Provider Tax – Medicaid State Share Fund.
- Increases funding for medical services administrative costs within the Health Care Provider Tax – Medicaid State Share Fund.
- Utilizes funds from the Special Revenue to supplement existing appropriations.
- Specifically targets fund 5090, fiscal year 2026, organization 0511.
- The appropriation is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
- The total appropriation increase is $128,383,090 for medical services.
- The appropriation amendment supplements and amends existing appropriations.
- The bill is requested by the Governor.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Healthcare Providers
- Medicaid Recipients
- State of West Virginia
- Taxpayers (through state revenue)
Notable changes
- Increases funding levels within a specific state fund.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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