Senate Bill No. 1483 mandates that the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) pay federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) participating in the Patient-Centered Medical Home-Plus (PCMH+) program the amounts they were owed for November and December 2024. The PCMH+ program is designed to provide comprehensive and coordinated care to HUSKY Health program members under a shared savings model, where healthcare providers can receive half of the savings achieved by delivering quality care at reduced costs. The bill also stipulates that shared savings payments will not be made until the arrears for the aforementioned months are settled.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions related to the PCMH+ program and emphasizes the importance of timely payments to FQHCs, which are crucial for their operational sustainability. The fiscal impact of this bill is estimated to cost the DSS approximately $1,280,000 in FY 26, as it addresses the payments that were not made due to budget constraints in the previous year. The bill is effective upon passage and aims to ensure that FQHCs can continue to provide essential services to Medicaid enrollees without financial disruption.