To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for fiscal year 2024.
Impact
If passed, HB 2017 would have significant implications for the budgeting processes within the Department of Health and Human Services. By placing a cap on the funding available for Medicare hearings and appeals, this bill could potentially limit the ability of the department to handle claims and process appeals efficiently. Such limitations could lead to delays in services for beneficiaries reliant on Medicare and impact the overall effectiveness of the appeals process.
Summary
House Bill 2017 proposes a limitation on the availability of funds allocated for the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically targeting the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals for the fiscal year 2024. The bill establishes a funding cap of $182,381,000. Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to control government spending and ensure fiscal responsibility in health-related expenditures.
Contention
The introduction of HB 2017 has sparked debates around the adequacy of funding for critical healthcare services. Critics argue that the proposed funding limitations may undermine the capability of the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals to operate effectively, potentially leading to backlogs and inadequate support for individuals seeking appeals. Advocates for the bill, however, assert that it aligns with broader goals of fiscal discipline and accountability in government spending.
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