H97 - 2015 Appropriations Act, Sec. 12F.16(l): Medicaid Lock-In Program (SL 2015-241)

Overview: Sec. 12F.16(l) of S.L. 2015-241, as amended by Sec. 4.4 of S.L. 2015-268, requires the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) of the Department of Health and Human Services to take various steps to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Medicaid lock-in program. DMA must establish written procedures for operation of the program and the sharing of bulk data, extend the lock-in duration to two years and revise program eligibility criteria to align the program with the statewide strategic goals for preventing prescription drug abuse, develop a Web site and communication materials, and increase program capacity. DMA must also conduct an audit of the program by January 1, 2016, and must submit a progress report to the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee by September 30, 2016.

This section became effective July 1, 2015.