Legislature(2023 - 2024)BUTROVICH 205
05/15/2024 10:00 AM Senate STATE AFFAIRS
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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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