5950-S.E AMH HARR BWAY 111

  

ESSB 5950 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3407.1/24) 1097

By Representative Harris

ADOPTED 02/24/2024

On page 242, line 28 of the striking amendment, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 by $695,000

On page 242, line 30 of the striking amendment, increase the general fund-federal appropriation by $884,000

On page 243, line 3 of the striking amendment, correct the total.

On page 263, after line 24 of the striking amendment, insert "(54) $695,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2025 and $884,000 of the general fund-federal appropriation are provided solely to increase reimbursement rates for home care agencies. This increase includes a specific $0.10 per hour adjustment for mileage expenses incurred by employees, intended to cover the actual costs incurred by home care agencies."

EFFECT:   Ongoing increase to the mileage reimbursement rate for home care agencies by $0.10 to compensate caregivers employed by these agencies for travel expenses when they visit and assist their clients.     

FISCAL IMPACT:

 Increases General Fund - State by $695,000.

 Increases General Fund - Medicaid by $884,000.

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