The bill outlines a Fiscal Year transfer schedule for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund (MATF) as mandated by Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025. It specifies a total transfer amount of $547,582,400 from the General Fund to the MATF, which will be allocated for various purposes including MassHealth provider payments, public hospital transformation initiatives, and Medicaid care organization payments. The transfer schedule includes a significant monthly transfer of $450,000,000 in July 2025, followed by a remaining amount of $97,582,400 in October 2025, with additional provisions for June 2026.
The bill also introduces new legal language, specifically the insertion of "OT Schedule" and the month of "June-26" to the transfer schedule, indicating a structured timeline for the disbursement of funds. The total amount for the fiscal year is clearly delineated, ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of resources for medical assistance programs.