Legislature(2023 - 2024)BUTROVICH 205
05/15/2024 10:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
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| HB316 | |
| HB330 | |
| HB362 | |
| Adjourn |
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| += | HB 316 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 330 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 362 | TELECONFERENCED | |
HB 362-PRISONER MED CARE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT
10:31:49 AM
CHAIR KAWASAKI announced the consideration of HOUSE BILL NO. 362
"An Act relating to the reimbursement rate for prisoner medical
care."
10:32:00 AM
MARGARET ELLIOT, Staff, Representative Mike Prax, Alaska State
Legislature, Juneau, Alaska, paraphrased the sponsor statement
for HB 362:
[Original punctuation provided.]
HB 362
Sponsor Statement
"An Act relating to the reimbursement rate for
prisoner medical care."
HB362 proposes to set the reimbursement rate for
prisoner medical care costs in Alaska at the rate
established under federal law, 42 U.S.C 1396-1396w-7
(Title XIX, Social Act), thus presenting a strategic
approach to address the ever-growing costs of
healthcare in our prisons.
By establishing the reimbursement rates with those
under Title XIX of the Social Act, we can expect cost
savings. This alignment ensures cost-effectiveness and
brings predictability to the budgeting processes. In
addition, the provision allowing the commissioner to
negotiate contracts for higher rates allows
flexibility when needed.
HB362 presents a balanced and strategic approach to
managing healthcare costs in prisons while ensuring
the provision of necessary care. It is a step towards
a more sustainable and effective healthcare system
within our prisons.
10:33:10 AM
CHAIR KAWASAKI opened invited and public testimony on HB 362.
10:33:33 AM
CHAIR KAWASAKI closed public testimony.
10:33:40 AM
CHAIR KAWASAKI solicited the will of the committee.
10:33:44 AM
SENATOR MERRICK moved to report HB 362, work order 33-LS1387\A,
from committee with individual recommendations and attached
fiscal note(s).
10:34:02 AM
CHAIR KAWASAKI found no objection and HB 362 was reported from
the Senate State Affairs Standing Committee.
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