Establishes a joint commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and children’s behavioral health services.

The bill establishes a twenty-seven member joint commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and children’s behavioral health services. The commission will review the goals, scope, and implementation of the Medicaid transformation project, assess opportunities to maximize federal revenue, and evaluate barriers to accessing federal funds. The commission will issue an interim report by January 15, 2027, and a final report by June 30, 2027, including findings, recommendations, and budgetary and fiscal recommendations.

Establishes a joint commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and children’s behavioral health services.

The bill establishes a twenty-seven member joint commission to study ways to maximize revenue for child welfare and children’s behavioral health services. The commission will review the goals, scope, and implementation of the Medicaid transformation project, assess opportunities to maximize federal revenue, and evaluate barriers to accessing federal funds. The commission will issue an interim report by January 15, 2027, and a final report by June 30, 2027, including findings, recommendations, and budgetary and fiscal recommendations.