H97 - 2015 Appropriations Act, Sec. 12H.9: Administrative Hearings Funding (SL 2015-241)

Overview: Sec. 12H.9 of S.L. 2015-241 directs the transfer of $2 million over the next two fiscal years from the Division of Medical Assistance in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This money must be allocated by OAH for mediation services provided for Medicaid applicant and recipient appeals and to contract for other services necessary to conduct the appeals process. OAH must continue the Memorandum of Agreement with DHHS for provision of these services and the MOA will facilitate DHHS's ability to draw down federal Medicaid funds to support this administrative function.

This section became effective July 1, 2015.