STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28740 / H0284
This is the FY 2022 original appropriation bill for the Catastrophic Health Care Program. The Catastrophic
Health Care Program, also known as the CAT Fund or CAT Program, was established in Chapter 35, Title 31,
Idaho Code, to meet the needs of the medically indigent residents in Idaho who do not qualify for state or federal
health and welfare programs, but do qualify for county assistance. The claims-associated county is responsible
for the first $11,000 in medical bills for the medically indigent in any twelve-month period. The state program
is responsible for all eligible medical bills in excess of $11,000. Appropriations from the General Fund to this
program are transferred into the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Fund which is continuously appropriated for
expenses incurred, as provided in Section 57-813, Idaho Code. The Cat Program anticipates about $12 million
in claims expenditures in FY 2022. The program will rely on this appropriation along with any reimbursement
revenue and existing cash balances to pay its statutory required bills.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill appropriates $8,500,600 from the General Fund.
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: 03/04/2021, 8:55 AM