The bill aims to revise the funding mechanisms for Medicaid and health and support services for children and adults who are aged, blind, or disabled. It allows for the use of tobacco settlement proceeds and state special revenue funds to support these services. Specifically, the bill 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. New insertions include assistance for children and adults who are aged, blind, or disabled, as well as funding for home visiting programs and Medicaid waivers for elderly or physically disabled residents and individuals with developmental disabilities.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 53-4-1115, clarifying that funds in the special revenue account may be used for various purposes, including matching federal funds for the Children's Health Insurance Program and other specified Medicaid services. The amendments also emphasize the funding of services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. The changes reflect a broader commitment to utilizing available resources to enhance health and support services for vulnerable populations in Montana.

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(12): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_2(13): 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
HB0576_X(1): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(10): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(11): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(12): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(2): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(3): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(4): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(5): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(6): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(7): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(8): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X(9): 17-6-606, 53-4-1115
HB0576_X: 17-6-606, 53-4-1115