1410‑S AMH MULL LUX 7

SHB 1410 ‑ H AMDS 529 WITHDRAWN 3/24/95

By Representative Mulliken

     On page 31, line 8, strike "1,399,660,000" and insert "1,394,597,000"

     On page 31, line 9, strike "1,764,415,000" and insert "1,759,391,000"

     On page 31, line 12, strike "3,562,891,000" and insert "3,552,804,000"

EFFECT:  Consistent with federal law, an average $3.00 copayment is implemented for Medicaid recipients receiving the following medical services: prescription drugs, physician visits, eyeglasses, and dental services.  Copayments are not charged for services to children and pregnant women.  Providers may not deny services to clients who are unable to pay the copayment.  The implementation of an average $3.00 copayment is estimated to save a total of $10.1 million, of which $5.1 million is GF-S.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Reduces General Fund-State by $5,063,000.

Reduces Other Funds by $5,024,000.