To implement a waiver to receive to receive federal assistance for certain state-purchased public health care programs. The bill also clarifies that enrollment in medical care services is not an entitlement and may not result in expenditures that exceed the amount that has been appropriated in the operating budget. If necessary, waiting list would be created for recipients. (Companion; HB 1312).   Official Text and Analysis.

To clarify the reference to federally financed programs to mean categorically needy or medically needy programs. The application for Basic Health is considered an application for Medicaid and must include a social security number if available. Removes a reference to medical care services not being an entitlement but leaves it limited to budget appropriation. Modifies the eligibility for disability lifeline medical coverage funded by the federal waiver to allow those subject to the time limits to continue in medical without first having to be terminated from coverage.

To correct a technical problem in the first substitute bill.