This bill proposes an appropriation of three million dollars ($3,000,000) from the general fund to the Health Care Authority specifically aimed at increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for independent rural health care providers. The funding is designated for expenditure in fiscal year 2026, ensuring that these providers receive enhanced financial support to improve health care access in rural areas.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2026 will revert back to the general fund. This provision ensures that funds are managed responsibly and that any unused money does not remain allocated unnecessarily.