1128-S AMS PFLU MOOR 095

SHB 1128 - S AMD to S COMM AMD (S-3134.3) 345

   By    Senator Pflug

NOT ADOPTED 3/31/2007

   On page 71, line 5, decrease the health services account-state appropriation by $561,000

   On page 70, line 36, increase the general fund--state account appropriation by $561,000

   On page 76, after line 34, insert the following:

   "(21) Effective January 1, 2009, the department shall increase the medically needy income level for medically needy blind and disabled persons by ten percent."

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EFFECT: Raises the medically needy income level for blind and disabled persons from $600 to $660 a month. Increased funding is offset by a reduction in the appropriation for the Medical Assistance Administration's children's health coverage above 250% of the federal poverty level.