The bill, HCS HB 2010, is an appropriation act that allocates a total of $801,441,572 to the Department of Mental Health and approximately $20.36 million to the Department of Health and Senior Services for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It specifies that these funds are to be used exclusively for outlined purposes, including mental health services, substance use disorder programs, and public health initiatives. Key provisions include funding for a multi-year electronic health record system, opioid addiction treatment, and various health programs, with flexibility in fund allocation allowing for adjustments between subsections. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining funding levels for essential services and includes specific allocations for programs such as the Roy Blunt Behavioral Health Scholarship Program and the 988 Crisis Response initiative. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that caps provider rates at those in effect on January 1, 2026, with exceptions for certain services, ensuring that funding remains within established limits. It mandates the Department of Mental Health to provide detailed reports on expenditures and service delivery metrics to ensure transparency and accountability. The bill also restricts funding for specific services, including day habilitation and self-directed services, and establishes maximum rates for various care types. Overall, HCS HB 2010 aims to enhance the state's capacity to deliver essential mental health and public health services while ensuring effective use of allocated funds.

Statutes affected:
10.006, 10.035, 10.010, 10.025, 7.82, 10.005, 126.55, 5.00, 105.935, 10.030, 10.020, 10.575, 143.786