Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Medicaid optional benefits on chopping block in HCA's budget proposal

 

Medicaid optional benefits on chopping block in HCA's budget proposal

State of Reform

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) this week submitted its 2021-23 operating budget proposal to the Office of Financial Management (OFM), outlining budget priorities and potential cuts to the agency. In response to the economic downturn brought on by COVID-19, OFM in May directed state agencies to identify options for reducing their general fund spending by 15% for FY21 appropriations. OFM also directed agencies to be prepared to propose spending reductions in their 2021-23 budget proposals.

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