STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27975 / S1415
This is the FY 2021 original appropriation bill for the Department of Health and Welfare for the Division of
Public Health. It appropriates a total of $126,846,900 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent
positions at 238.02.
For benefit costs, the bill maintains the current appropriated amount for health insurance at $11,650 per eligible
FTP and temporarily removes funding for the employer's sick leave contribution rate. The bill also provides
funding for the equivalent of a 2% change in employee compensation for permanent state employees, with an
additional 2% increase for those in the 20 job classifications most in need of equity adjustments. This bill shifts
$400,000 from the General Fund to dedicated funds for Medicaid expansion cost-offsets. The bill funds four
line items that are intended to reduce child abuse, minimize substance use disorders, prevent suicide, reduce
or flatten the health care costs trend, and help prevent Idahoans from entering the legal and welfare systems.
Specifically, funding is provided for home visiting services, an advanced care directive registry, Project ECHO,
and the Health Care Policy Initiatives Program is moved from a stand-alone program to a program within this
division. Lastly, the ongoing General Fund appropriation is reduced by 2% with a partial shift to dedicated
EMS funds.
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/13/2020, 8:48 AM
 FISCAL NOTE
FTP Gen Ded Fed Total
FY 2020 Original Appropriation 236.02 8,825,900 45,104,500 70,401,000 124,331,400
1% General Fund & Sick Leave (H557) 0.00 (99,100) (10,100) (19,800) (129,000)
Supplemental Appropriation (S1393) 0.00 15,000 0 0 0
FY 2020 Total Appropriation 236.02 8,741,800 45,094,400 70,381,200 124,217,400
FY 2020 Estimated Expenditures 236.02 8,741,800 45,094,400 70,381,200 124,217,400
Removal of Onetime Expenditures 0.00 0 (10,000) 0 (10,000)
Restore Rescissions 0.00 99,100 10,100 19,800 129,000
FY 2021 Base 236.02 8,840,900 45,094,500 70,401,000 124,336,400
Benefit Costs 0.00 (18,300) (22,700) (47,300) (88,300)
Statewide Cost Allocation 0.00 2,100 0 1,100 3,200
Annualizations 0.00 (400,000) 400,000 0 0
Change in Employee Compensation 0.00 56,400 83,300 174,400 314,100
FY 2021 Program Maintenance 236.02 8,481,100 45,555,100 70,529,200 124,565,400
8. Move HPI to Health 2.00 284,600 170,000 425,400 880,000
10. Home Visitation Program 0.00 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000
11. Advance Care Directive Registry 0.00 35,000 0 315,000 350,000
15. Project ECHO 0.00 200,000 0 0 200,000
2% General Fund Reduction 0.00 (233,500) 85,000 0 (148,500)
FY 2021 Total 238.02 9,767,200 45,810,100 71,269,600 126,846,900
Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp 2.00 941,300 705,600 868,600 2,515,500
% Chg from FY 2020 Orig Approp. 0.8% 10.7% 1.6% 1.2% 2.0%
Overall, the Legislature reduced the General Fund for the Department of Health and Welfare by 2.03%
or $17,568,000. Further, the department’s overall appropriation was $92,000 less than the Governor’s
recommendation. These reductions can be found in the six appropriation bills for the department.
Contact:
Jared Tatro
Budget and Policy Analysis
(208) 334-4740
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/13/2020, 8:48 AM