Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1633 by Geren (Relating to the determination of eligibility for Medicaid for certain persons in the armed forces and their family members.), As Engrossed
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1633, As Engrossed: a negative impact of ($1,500,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2009.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Fiscal Year
Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
2008
($1,500,000)
2009
$0
2010
$0
2011
$0
2012
$0
Fiscal Year
Probable (Cost) from GENERAL REVENUE FUND 1
Probable (Cost) from FEDERAL FUNDS 555
2008
($1,500,000)
($1,500,000)
2009
$0
$0
2010
$0
$0
2011
$0
$0
2012
$0
$0
Fiscal Analysis
The bill requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to develop and implement an expedited process for determining eligibility for and enrollment in Medicaid for persons on active duty as a member of the United States armed forces, reserves, or National Guard or of the state military forces, or the spouse or dependent of such a person.
Methodology
HHSC estimates a one-time cost of $3.0 million All Funds, including $1.5 million in General Revenue Funds, to modify automated systems in fiscal year 2008. HHSC indicates that the impact to client services and eligibility determination cannot be determined because the affected population cannot be estimated.
Technology
All estimated costs are for systems modifications in fiscal year 2008.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.