This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, specifically from the Medicaid Managed Care Excess Profit Fund and federal funds. For FY2025-26, it allocates $8,798 and $19,223, respectively, for Program 344, and for FY2026-27, it allocates $7,655 and $16,305 for the same program. Additionally, for Program 348, the bill appropriates $69,777 and $85,802 for FY2025-26, and $72,860 and $86,780 for FY2026-27. The funds are designated for state aid and must be used solely for that purpose.
The bill also includes a provision that prohibits any expenditures for permanent and temporary salaries and per diems for state employees from the appropriated funds in both sections. This ensures that the allocated funds are strictly utilized for the intended programs without being diverted to employee compensation.