OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-764
AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID PROVIDERS.
Primary Analyst: ES 3/22/21
Contributing Analyst(s): LD
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 22 $ FY 23 $
Social Services, Dept. GF - Cost See Below See Below
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill results in a cost to the Department of Social Services (DSS)
of at least $524,000 in FY 22 and $596,000 in FY 23 associated with
expanded services under Medicaid.
Section 1 results in increased state costs of $114,000 in FY 22 and
$174,000 in FY 23 associated with making Medicaid payments for
services provided by licensed chiropractors. DSS would also incur
increased costs to provide Medicaid coverage for licensed
acupuncturists, the extent of which will depend on the fee established
and utilization of such services.
Section 2 conforms to current practice and has no fiscal impact.
Section 3 results in increased state costs of approximately $410,000
in FY 22 and $422,000 in FY 23. The cost to increase rates for nurse-
midwives to the rates paid to obstetrician-gynecologists for the same
services or procedures is approximately $253,000 in FY 22 and $260,000
in FY 23. The cost to increase podiatrist rates to rates paid to physicians
for the same services or procedures is approximately $157,000 in FY 22
and $162,000 in FY 23. 2021SB-00764-R000109-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
Section 4 results in increased Medicaid costs by requiring coverage
for services provided by peer support specialists integrated into care
teams. The cost will depend on the fee established and the utilization
of peer support services.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to utilization and the Medicaid rates
established for such services.