Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a substitute bill that establishes the Medicaid Modernization Plan and expands workforce development programs.

Highlights:

• Establishes Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Rate Modernization and Savings (Page 1).

• Requires Medicaid Modernization Plan that expands Medicaid eligibility and access to preventative care, invests $1 billion to address opioid crisis, etc (Page 2-3).

• Establishes ARPA Temporary Savings Fund to consist of medical assistance savings; $1 billion intended to be spent on mental health and substance abuse issues (Page 3).

• Establishes health system assessments derived from hospital costs (Page 3).

• Establishes Healthcare Access Stabilization Program to fund hospital payments (Page 4).

• Requires statewide comprehensive workforce development program (Page 6).

• Expands access to workforce development for Medicaid enrollees (Page 7).

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