Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB44 by Swanson (Relating to provider discrimination against a Medicaid recipient or child health plan program enrollee based on immunization status.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would prohibit a provider participating in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from refusing services to clients due to immunization status. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.