Bill > SB5187

This bill proposes making 2023-2025 fiscal biennium operating appropriations and 2021-2023 fiscal biennium second supplemental operating appropriations. The key provisions of the bill include: - Funding for various state agencies and programs, such as the legislature, judiciary, state government agencies, health and human services programs, and education programs. - Provides funding for the implementation of the Trueblood settlement agreement for mental health services and competency evaluations. - Provides funding to increase rates and access for behavioral health services, including crisis services, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health services. - Extends continuous Medicaid eligibility for children ages 0-6 up to 215% of the federal poverty level. - Provides funding for the Medicaid quality improvement program and accountable communities of health. - Establishes performance metrics and oversight for Medicaid managed care organizations. - Provides funding to support the health and human services enterprise coalition and the modernization of state information technology systems. The bill also includes various policy changes and directives to state agencies related to health care, social services, and other areas. Overall, the bill seeks to appropriate funding and make changes to support the state's health and social services programs and systems.

Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5187&Year=2023&Initiative=false