The bill appropriates significant funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, specifically targeting programs related to Medicaid access and quality. For FY2025-26, it allocates $5,765,385 from the Medicaid Access and Quality Fund and $12,279,638 from federal funds for Program 344, and $57,392,193 from the Medicaid Access and Quality Fund and $105,013,007 from federal funds for Program 348. For FY2026-27, the bill provides $11,758,984 from the Medicaid Access and Quality Fund and $25,045,347 from federal funds for Program 344, along with $117,056,172 from the Medicaid Access and Quality Fund and $214,182,801 from federal funds for Program 348.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriated funds for both fiscal years are designated solely for state aid purposes and explicitly prohibits any expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems for state employees from these funds. The bill is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval.