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• to recruit and retain and graduate eligible U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents.
• Jonathan was eligible for the NMSU College Assistance Migrant Program that works to recruit, retain,
• and graduate eligible students from New Mexico to attend NMSU.
• And through that program, he was eligible to attend. of NMSU College Assistance Migrant Program, and
• Because of her parents' agricultural work, Alexa and her older sister were both eligible for the NMSU

Keywords: 996, all

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• Therefore, eligible students could receive a maximum amount of $10,000.
• I believe sponsored research now reviews all such expenditures for eligibility.
• I believe sponsored research now reviews all such expenditures for eligibility.
• So we did not do eligibility. Thank you for that clarification. Representative Richardson.
• So those eligibility requirements...

Keywords: 1204, all

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• to change the tax credit from a non-refundable to a refundable tax credit, thereby enabling all eligible
• With a refundable tax credit, homeowners would be able to claim a portion of the money spent on eligible
• homeowners in non-refundable Title V septic tax credit that allows primary homeowners to deduct eligible
• With a refundable tax credit, homeowners would be able to claim a portion of the money spent on eligible
• As such, AOPA will continue to oppose House Bill 4080 and Senate Bill 1924 until an eligible need is

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on bills related to transportation, telecommunications, and utilities, with Senators Eldridge, Rausch, and Jehlen and House members including Co-Chair Madaro, Leader Donato, Representatives Paulino, Wells, Gómez, and Plouffe present. The chairs reviewed hearing procedures, deadlines for written testimony, and the new joint rules governing action on bills. No votes were taken; the hearing was for testimony only and was adjourned after public comment. Testimony began with strong support for Senate Bill 1998 and House Bill 3230, An Act Enhancing Renewable Heating Solutions for the Commonwealth. A representative of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas said the bill would help decarbonize heating by allowing utilities to use renewable natural gas and other qualified renewable fuels, while also supporting jobs and local economic development. The committee then heard support for House Bill 4082, which would make the Title V septic tax credit refundable; the Falmouth Water Quality Management Committee said this would better help lower- and middle-income homeowners facing costly septic upgrades or sewer connections in nitrogen-sensitive coastal areas. The committee also heard opposition to House Bill 4080 and Senate Bill 1924 from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which argued that higher aviation fuel taxes would not be justified without a clear aeronautical use for the revenue and noted federal restrictions on aviation fuel tax proceeds. In contrast, a coalition opposing private jet expansion supported Senate Bill 1924, saying a higher jet fuel tax would better align tax policy with climate and public health goals and help address aviation emissions. Finally, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council supported House Bill 3050 on regional ballot initiatives, arguing that local revenue tools could help cities and towns fund transportation projects and reduce pressure on state transportation dollars.

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• It leads to more people losing their Medicaid, eligible people that need it.
• So this is, of course,... ...to more people losing their Medicaid, eligible people that need it.
• They are still eligible for Medicaid every six months. That's two times a year.
• Folks will have to re-up their eligibility two times.
• So able-bodied people are most at risk of losing eligibility.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting on September 10, with roll call, approval of the June minutes as amended, and welcoming remarks for newly appointed commissioner Rachel Caprilyan and reappointed commissioners. Chair Denise Garlick outlined plans for a statewide community hearing series, beginning with a November 4 hybrid hearing at Needham Town Hall focused on the Boston/Metro West region, and described the creation of a nonvoting advisory council to broaden the commission’s expertise across health care, transportation, housing, education, employment, business, and local disability commissions. Commissioners discussed the nomination process, the need for geographic diversity, and the goal of having the council in place by the December quarterly meeting. The main presentation addressed proposed federal Medicaid and SNAP changes in H.R. 1, with Jennifer Bertrand of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council warning that the law could cut federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion over 10 years, impose work requirements, require redeterminations every six months, restrict provider taxes, and reduce SNAP benefits. She said these changes could increase uninsurance, create administrative barriers, and threaten home- and community-based services, with a Massachusetts analysis projecting 141,000 to 203,000 MassHealth members could lose coverage over six months. Commissioners and attendees responded that the changes could harm people with disabilities, caregivers, and provider organizations, increase institutionalization risk, and intensify competition for limited state resources; several emphasized the need for disability groups and broader health care stakeholders to coordinate advocacy. Subcommittee reports highlighted recent and upcoming work. The Disability Employment Subcommittee reported on a June “Strength and Support” event, an August presentation by Run the Gamut, and an upcoming MAPC/Employment First workshop in Worcester, while the Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee discussed a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Policy Research on community living dashboards and disparities in Medicaid and LTSS. Commissioners also shared announcements about upcoming events, including the Paul Spooner Generational Leisure Summit, the Disability Policy Consortium’s John Winsky Memorial Award ceremony, the Massachusetts Health Council’s annual celebration, and a September 17 hearing on insurance coverage for hearing aids. The meeting ended with congratulations to commissioner Carl Richardson for an accessibility award and a motion to adjourn, which passed.

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• After the initial eligibility determination for DDD services, this is the first step they go to.
• Do all states have a state-only plan before they're eligible for Medicaid? Mr.
• Fletcher mentioned, generally a large gap between when someone may become DDD state-only eligible and
• .ALTCS eligible, which is when they would receive a larger array of services.
• These are individuals who have been made DDD eligible, so they've met the eligibility criteria for that

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first went into executive session and then returned to approve settlements in three risk management cases based on a motion to accept the Attorney General’s proposed settlement. After that, JLBC staff presented item 1 on the School Facilities Division construction cost index, recommending a 4.8% increase for fiscal year 2027 with retroactive application to December 10, 2025; members asked about why prior years had zero adjustments during the Great Recession, and the committee approved the item. Items 2A and 2B concerned Arizona Department of Education reports. For 2A, staff reviewed ADE’s annual federal monies report, noting fiscal 2026 federal funds of $1.38 billion, up from $1.27 billion the prior year, and the committee gave favorable review. For 2B, staff summarized the annual Career and Technical Education District report, including enrollment, expenditures, retention, and credential completion rates; members questioned the low 37% retention rate and asked for more comparative and explanatory data, but the committee still gave favorable review. Item 3A addressed a DES transfer of $3.3 million from the Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid line item to the state-only case management line item for developmental disability services. DES said both areas faced shortfalls and that the transfer would help immediate cash-flow needs, but members raised concerns about growth in the state-only program, possible migration into Arizona for services, fraud controls, and whether the department had formally notified the Legislature of the deficiency. The committee attached conditions requiring formal deficiency letters, monthly reporting on DDD populations by diagnosis, and a review of Minnesota audit findings, then approved the item. Item 3B, the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge annual review, was also approved. Finally, item 4 proposed transferring $650,000 from unused special election funds to the Secretary of State’s cybersecurity monitoring and management budget. The Secretary of State’s office said the money would support 24/7 monitoring, endpoint protection, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities, and members debated the office’s federal outreach and the March 1 deadline tied to county reimbursement for AVID-related costs. Despite concerns from some members about communication and the size of the remaining appropriation, the committee gave favorable review to the $650,000 transfer and then adjourned.

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• WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE AS FAR AS THE CUTOFF FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PAYMENT FOR THEM TO COUNT FOR THAT
• PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THAT QUARTER.
• IF THEY WERE NOT ENROLLED IN AN ELIGIBLE PRIVATE SCHOOL IN Q 1 THEY WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR Q 1. >>
• THOSE ITEMS ARE REVIEWED AND IF THEY'RE ELIGIBLE, WE WILL PURCHASE, SUBMIT THE PURCHASE REQUEST ON THEIR
• IT'S NOT SOMETHING WE AT AAA NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEME PARKS BEING ELIGIBLE BUT WE DO HAVE TO COMPLY

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• So you must meet this definition to meet eligibility for some of these programs.
• So the taxpayers pay for that for people who are income eligible.
• We do have a 200% poverty level, uh, income eligibility requirements.
• It's going to require the most services um for people who are eligible for these services.
• You'll still be eligible for coverage under private insurance.

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• It's a special type of improvement district that raises revenue from eligible hotel property.
• This structure allows the program to expand access to home ownership for eligible professions without
• House Bill 1630 amends the Government Code to make social workers eligible participants in the Homes
• House Bill 1630 would add licensed social workers to the list of eligible professions in the Homes for
• Well, the bill outlines that the only social workers who are eligible for this program are those with

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• Under our preceptive eligibility requirements in Minnesota, they would immediately Become eligible again
• It's actually the state's job to make sure that people are eligible, which is true.
• We share the author's concerns over ensuring only eligible Minnesotans are receiving care through the
• Second, eligibility verification is currently the responsibility of counties and DHS, and they perform
• We understand the author's intent is to have the MCO re-verify eligibility.

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• Yeah, I was going to ask about the traditional eligible space for the academic space.
• And that would be eligible for award. Waiver if it needed to be right.
• planning guide that are not eligible for PSA OSU funding.
• We would remove 'to be eligible for this.' So that's what I was trying to get clarification on.
• Get out, and all of them would be eligible by October 1st.

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• We've also implemented a training pipeline to provide the necessary program to make them eligible for
• They're eligible for immediate career advancement. Some 90% plus obtain U.S.
• They're eligible for immediate career advancement. 7 some 90% plus They're eligible for immediate career
• eligible for.
• He also lost his eligibility for Bright Futures, which he otherwise would have been eligible for, because

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard a presentation on Florida’s maritime and ocean economy from Florida Atlantic University, the College of the Florida Keys, and Star Center. Speakers emphasized the importance of maritime industries such as aquaculture, marine engineering, shipbuilding, transportation, coastal resilience, and offshore renewable energy, and described workforce programs, certifications, and partnerships designed to train students and workers for these fields. They also highlighted federal and state initiatives supporting ocean economy research and commercialization, including tech hubs and innovation programs. The committee then considered SB 312 relating to the Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition. Senator Gates explained that the bill would allow IHMC to create a subsidiary to commercialize research, similar to Moffitt Cancer Center. Senator Fine offered and the committee adopted a friendly amendment addressing board membership concerns tied to a University of West Florida trustee. However, after questions arose about whether the bill and analysis aligned on whether subsidiaries would be for-profit or not-for-profit, the bill was tabled. Finally, the committee took up SB 270 on the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The bill would extend eligibility for students in certain military/public-service family situations, giving families more time to establish Florida residency after returning to the state. Senator Fine’s amendment was adopted to add AP Capstone Diploma students to the automatic Bright Futures eligibility provisions, alongside IB and Cambridge AICE students. The committee then reported the bill favorably as amended by a vote of 7-0, and adjourned.

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• eligible for medical assistance. eligible for medical assistance.
• ,<00:16:06.440> which HR1 makes changes to eligibility, which HR1 makes changes to eligibility
• , both in SNAP regarding eligibility, both in SNAP regarding eligibility, changes<00:36:26.880>
• resources on hiring more eligibility resources on hiring more eligibility workers<00:37:30.600><
• duplicative steps, the eligibility duplicative steps, the eligibility systems<00:42:14.480> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:18:18.120> under uh whether the patient is eligible under uh whether the patient is eligible
• <00:57:27.600> Meaning<00:57:28.080> many eligibility for Medicaid.
• Meaning many eligibility for Medicaid.
• eligibility changes. eligibility changes.
• requirements put in place in eligibility requirements put in place in HR1.

Bills: HF4343

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house

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• So once you're on the ranked list, you are eligible for funding.
• Once they're on the list, they are eligible for funding.
• Are they all eligible for the funding who apply?
• The vast majority of the applicants are eligible.
• So there's, in our rule 5I-7, there's the eligibility criteria.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met to hear updates on land conservation and agricultural preservation programs. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, explaining that it protects active agricultural lands through conservation easements while keeping land in private ownership and on the tax rolls. The director said the program requires participants to use agricultural best management practices, noted strong demand with 428 ranked projects for 2025, and reported that consistent legislative funding and partnerships with USDA, DOD, local governments, land trusts, and water management districts have expanded acreage protected, much of it within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Committee members asked about eligibility, ranking, local government involvement, and how many projects are typically funded each year. Conservation Florida’s president and CEO testified that both Rural and Family Lands and Florida Forever are critical and complementary tools for preserving working lands, wildlife habitat, water resources, and public access to nature. She warned that uncertainty or cuts in state funding can stall projects, raise land prices, and reduce conservation momentum. In discussion with senators, she said public access is often negotiated case by case and is more common on lands acquired for parks, forests, and other public green space than on conservation easements. The Department of Environmental Protection then updated the committee on Florida Forever, describing it as the state’s premier conservation and recreation land acquisition program. DEP said Florida Forever uses both conservation easements and fee-simple purchases, with about half of acquisitions done through easements, and emphasized that steady funding is needed to keep projects moving. The deputy secretary reported 60 projects on the current work plan, more than $1.4 billion invested since 2019, and recent acquisitions including new state forest, park, and preserve expansions. Members also raised concerns about payment in lieu of taxes for fiscally constrained counties, local notification of acquisitions, and the need for continued support for agriculture, citrus, roads, and conservation funding. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after member comments and public testimony.

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• The language proposed in the bill is that the State Board of Education would develop a list of eligible
• The proposed language in the bill is that the State Board of Education would develop a list of eligible
• The State Board would then take on a responsibility to identify, let's call them eligible assessments
• So we would have a state contract for MAP and then we would have an eligible i-Ready assessment.
• The State Board could identify that i-Ready is an eligible assessment.

Bills: AB386

Keywords: AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability

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• So there were areas of the state and also different types of projects that initially weren't eligible
• So there were areas of the state and also different types of projects that initially weren't eligible
• And from what you said, you no longer have to be in a B-MAP area to be eligible for any of those grants
• Some of the nutrient reductions related to agriculture, and so these are specifically also eligible for
• for the grants under DEP, or are you eligible under FDACS?

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened with a quorum present, heard opening remarks from Chair Rodriguez and member introductions, and discussed broad priorities including water quality, climate change, budget oversight, and accountability for environmental investments. Members emphasized concerns about nutrient pollution, springs, Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, and the need for better data and measurable results. The committee then received a presentation from DEP Deputy Secretary Adam Blaylock on the state’s water quality restoration framework. He explained how water quality standards, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and reasonable assurance plans work together to address impaired waters, and noted that BMAPs are updated every five years with annual reviews in between. He also described recent statutory changes requiring five-year milestones, restrictions on new septic systems in certain areas, and public-facing data tools to track projects and water quality trends. Members questioned whether BMAPs are producing enough improvement and whether the five-year update cycle is too slow. Blaylock said results can take years because of project lag and environmental variability, but that the department can adjust plans if data show they are not working. He also highlighted $2.9 billion in statewide water quality funding since 2019, nearly 1,100 funded projects, and a $1.1 billion water quality improvement grant program that now covers impaired waters beyond BMAP areas. The committee discussed agricultural projects, DEP and FDACS funding roles, and a new dashboard and centralized monitoring platform under development. No formal votes or other actions were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment moved by the vice chair.

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• Those systems are also now reducing their eligibility criteria, which is going to limit the pool of clients
• There are parameters that determine whether you're eligible.
• The Legislature created the Step Into Success Pilot Program in 2023 to support eligible foster youth
• The Legislature created the Step Into Success Pilot Program in 2023 to support eligible foster youth
• The legislature created the Step Into Success Pilot Program in 2023 to support eligible foster youth

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment on several health and human services funding concerns before moving through a series of bills. Testimony at the start focused on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, with a client warning that proposed changes to eligibility and drug access could disrupt care for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS, and urging the Legislature to intervene. Another speaker asked for support for the iBudget waiver, saying provider costs have risen and requesting about a 7% increase for direct support professionals to help stabilize the developmental disabilities workforce. The committee then unanimously reported favorably several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7, based on drowning-prevention recommendations. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligned reporting dates with the House version. SB 1718 changed the definition of when an adult visitor in an out-of-home placement becomes a non-visitor, reducing repeated background checks, made the Step Into Success pilot permanent, adjusted foster youth stipends, and created a best-practices program within the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. The committee also approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials provided to new parents and requires hospitals and birthing centers to document compliance; members highlighted bathtub drownings as a key concern. SB 96 expanded eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level, while an amendment removed the bill’s specific appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before taking the NCLEX. SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in federally designated areas of critical need if an area is de-designated, to avoid disrupting patient-provider relationships. All bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.

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• When they register, they're either going to be eligible or not eligible to vote, and we don't have separate
• So if that person—so you're saying they've made it through the eligibility process.
• So what I'm hearing is that person is eligible.
• Voter eligibility is a determination that we make and that our supervisors ultimately make.
• AAA designation for failures in eligibility determination or budget management.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• make sure that people who are eligible make sure that people who are eligible and<00:37:32.400><
• continuous coverage and the eligibility continuous coverage and the eligibility level<01:17:15.880
• Will no longer be eligible for this type of funding.
• <02:32:36.680> side seeing AI is in the eligibility side seeing AI is in the eligibility side
• <03:11:51.640> groups<03:11:52.359> over eligibility groups over eligibility groups over

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division Three work session on February 21, 2025 focused on the Division of Medicaid Services budget. The chair opened with procedural guidance, noting the division’s role is to make recommendations to the full Finance Committee, that the budget must be balanced, and that members should track possible amendments ahead of a March 26 target for House Bills 1 and 2. Members also discussed the importance of using official budget documents and online resources, and the chair said no motions would be taken at this session. A major early topic was concern over a five-point Medicaid policy document and the timing of House Bill 2. Representative Tarki objected that the document appeared to be an unofficial draft and argued that significant Medicaid policy changes should have been transmitted by February 15 under state law. He said the lack of an official, posted document raised transparency concerns because the changes could affect tens of thousands of residents. Committee leadership responded that the five-point document was a working document, that it would be posted online within minutes, and that House Bill 2 is often delayed while the Office of Legislative Services finalizes and formats the governor’s proposed trailer bill. DHHS Chief Financial Officer Nathan White and Medicaid Director Henry Litman then began the budget presentation. White said the committee would use the PowerPoint as the document of record, starting with the governor’s operating budget pages 885-893, and noted that Medicaid is the largest accounting area in the state budget. He said the governor’s budget reflects about $60 million in reductions within the Medicaid area, with Granite Advantage handled off-budget and another $10 million in reductions there, for roughly a $70 million difference overall. Members asked whether the comparison was being made against an efficiency budget or a prioritized-needs budget, and White said the department could look at it different ways. The presentation then outlined Medicaid’s role in New Hampshire: it provides health coverage, serves as the state’s direct interface with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and helps finance related services such as long-term supports, school-based services, adult dental coverage, and re-entry programs for people leaving correctional settings. White also reviewed enrollment and program context, saying New Hampshire has about one in seven residents enrolled in Medicaid, making it the fourth smallest Medicaid program in the country by enrollment, and described recent efforts such as youth re-entry and the Medicaid unwind after the end of the federal continuous coverage period. He said the state had to process more than 238,000 redeterminations after the public health emergency and that the department tried to avoid unnecessary coverage loss during that transition.

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• Eligibility is another.
• Um so you know Eligibility is another.
• <02:38:49.280> as the parameters um for eligibility as the parameters um for eligibility as
• dropped eligibility dropped eligibility giving<02:41:13.600> the<02:41:13.840> parameters
• you no longer meet the eligibility you no longer meet the eligibility criteria<02:53:25.760>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all