STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28463 / S1081
This is an FY 2021 supplemental appropriation bill for the Catastrophic Health Care Program, also known as
the CAT Fund. It provides $6 million to cover the estimated claims costs that remain in FY 2021.
For the first six months of the fiscal year, the CAT Board has approved and expended just over $7 million in
claims. The CAT Board estimates spending about the same amount in the second half of the fiscal year. Any
amount appropriated in the bill that is unexpended at the end of the fiscal year will remain in CAT Fund and
will be available for claims in FY 2022.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill appropriates and transfers $6,000,000 from the General Fund to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost
Fund to cover costs of estimated claims in the current fiscal year.
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: 02/09/2021, 10:45 AM