House Bill 474 amends Section 53-6-149 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the deadline for the Department of Public Health and Human Services to provide annual funding for increases in supplemental Medicaid payments to hospitals. The bill changes the funding deadline from "no later than May 5 of each year" to "no later than May 15 of each year." This adjustment allows for a two-week extension in the timeline for the department to allocate these funds.

The bill is designed to ensure that hospitals receive timely financial support through Medicaid, which is crucial for their operations and the services they provide to the community. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, reflecting the urgency of the funding adjustments for the healthcare system in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 53-6-149
HB0474_1(1): 53-6-149
HB0474_1(2): 53-6-149
HB0474_1(3): 53-6-149
HB0474_1(4): 53-6-149
HB0474_1(5): 53-6-149
HB0474_1(6): 53-6-149
HB0474_1: 53-6-149
HB0474_X(1): 53-6-149
HB0474_X(2): 53-6-149
HB0474_X(3): 53-6-149
HB0474_X(4): 53-6-149
HB0474_X(5): 53-6-149
HB0474_X(6): 53-6-149
HB0474_X(7): 53-6-149
HB0474_X: 53-6-149