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J_JBC_2023A 03/08/2023 01:37:00 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Date 03/08/2023
Attendance
Bockenfeld X
Bridges X
Kirkmeyer X
Sirota X
Bird X
Zenzinger X
Time 01:37:00 PM to 12:55:24 PM
Place JBC
This Meeting was called to order by Zenzinger
This Report was prepared by Carolyn Kampman
Hearing Items Action Taken
1:37 - 5:13 pm Department of Health Care Policy and Financing JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

1:37 - 5:13 pm Department of Health Care Policy and Financing - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)




02:01:30 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R1 Medical Services Premiums
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:02:03 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R3 Child Health Plan Plus
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:04:43 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R4 Medicare Modernization Act
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:06:40 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for Ba13 Public school health services
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:30:53 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R9 Perinatal Services EXCEPT doula training/scholarship bill
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:31:15 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R9 Perinatal Services doula training/scholarship bill
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld No
Bridges Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Sirota Yes
Bird No
Zenzinger Yes
YES: 3   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:48:01 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R6 Value-Based Payments
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:54:01 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R7(a) Provider Rate Common Policy
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:37:18 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R7(b) Targeted Rate Adjustments -- Other Provider Rate Adjustments
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:39:58 PM
Motion R7(b) Targeted Rate Adjustments -- set aside $30,509,457 General Fund for HB 23-1228
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:41:44 PM
Motion Request draft of JBC bill to eliminate statutory copays for pharmacy and outpatient services
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:57:44 PM
Motion Remove the annual cap on the adult dental benefit
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:59:09 PM
Motion Request draft of JBC bill for a feasibility study of a waiver to provide continuous eligibility for children, very low income adults, and adults leaving carceral settings
Moved Sirota
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:02:43 PM
Motion Provide 12 sessions for speech therapy before requiring a PAR
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:05:18 PM  
Provide more information
on anti-obesity medication. Can it be covered? How much would it cost?


04:11:14 PM
Motion Provide $7M General Fund for the Primary Care Fund
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:12:48 PM
Motion Department request for R7(b) Targeted Rate Adjustments - Rural health provider technology payments
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:17:10 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R8 Cost and Quality Indicators
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:19:29 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for BA19 Alternative Payment Model
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:21:03 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R10(b) Children with Complex Needs
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:30:45 PM  
R11 Compliance was
tabled to a later date, pending more information on Recovery Audit Contractor
(RAC) reviews of hospitals


04:31:49 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R14 Convert Contracts to FTE
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld No
Bridges Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Sirota Yes
Bird Yes
Zenzinger Yes
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:31:55 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R15 Transfers Between Lines
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:32:55 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for BA6 Eligibility Redeterminations
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:33:42 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for BA10 Provider Enrollment Fee & Estate Recoveries
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:34:23 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for BA12 eConsult Delayed Implementation
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:34:52 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for Staff-initiated Safety Net Provider Payments
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:36:43 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Executive Director's Office, Medical Services Premiums, Indigent Care, Other Medical Services, Footnotes, and Requests for Information
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:47:09 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R5 OCL Caseload Adjustment
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld Excused
Bridges Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Sirota Yes
Bird Yes
Zenzinger Yes
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:48:55 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R7 Provider Rates
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:52:39 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R10 Children with Complex Needs
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:01:16 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for R13 Plus increasing appropriations by $17.5 million for an increased CMA rate of $149.17.
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:06:17 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for BA7 Community Based Access to Services
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:07:55 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for BA8 HCBS ARPA
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:08:17 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for base appropriations and line item detail for OCL
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:09:48 PM
Motion Staff recommendation for footnotes and RFIs with addition of RFI on CMA caseload and rates
Moved Bird
Seconded
Bockenfeld
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Bird
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:55:24 PM   The committee adjourned.






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