The bill presents a revised Fiscal Year 2025 transfer schedule for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, as mandated by Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025. This schedule includes a transfer from the General Fund to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund, specifically for the MassHealth provider payment account, public hospital transformation and incentive initiative payments, and Medicaid care organization payments under federal regulations. The total amount allocated for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund is $855,655,520.00, with specific monthly transfer amounts detailed in the attached schedule.
Notable insertions in the bill include the addition of an "OT Schedule" and a new transfer month, "June-26," which reflects the ongoing financial planning for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund. The monthly transfer amounts for July and October are specified, along with a significant transfer for December. The bill aims to ensure adequate funding for essential health services and programs, while also allowing for adjustments in the transfer schedule as necessary.