House Bill No. introduced by J. Gillette and M. Caferro aims to revise the funding mechanisms for Medicaid and health support services for children and adults who are aged, blind, or disabled. The bill allows for the use of tobacco settlement proceeds and state special revenue funds to support these services. Specifically, it amends Section 17-6-606 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include provisions for funding health and support services alongside tobacco disease prevention programs. The amendments specify that a portion of the tobacco settlement proceeds will be allocated to assist children and adults who are aged, blind, or disabled, as well as to enhance home visiting programs and Medicaid waivers for vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 53-4-1115 of the MCA to clarify the uses of funds in the special revenue account. It specifies that the funds may be used to cover additional enrollees in Medicaid and to match federal funds for various health programs, including home visiting services and Medicaid waivers for elderly and disabled residents. The amendments also ensure that services for infants and toddlers with disabilities are funded through this account. Overall, the bill seeks to broaden the scope of funding for essential health services while ensuring that tobacco settlement proceeds are utilized effectively for public health initiatives.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_1(1): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_1(2): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_1(3): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_1(4): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_1(5): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_1: 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(1): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(10): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(11): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(2): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(3): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(4): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(5): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(6): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(7): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(8): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(9): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2: 17-6-606, 53-4-1115