Health and Hospitals Subcommittee Budget Sheets Agency Hearing Phase

Health and Hospitals
Coordinator – Emily Shepard

Office of Fiscal Analysis
Percent
Actual Governor's Original Governor Difference Change
Expenditures Estimated Appropriated Revised Gov - Orig Gov - Orig
Page # Analyst FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
General Fund
Department of Veterans' Affairs 7 JPP 28,488,067 31,809,493 31,025,408 28,330,117 (2,695,291) (8.69)
Department of Public Health 9 RW 82,878,544 91,651,729 91,944,954 99,388,314 7,443,360 8.10
Office of the Chief Medical
Examiner 13 RW 5,347,143 6,199,848 6,031,262 0 (6,031,262) (100.00)
Department of Developmental
Services 15 CG 970,070,885 1,047,697,183 1,057,630,158 1,041,339,781 (16,290,377) (1.54)
Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services 19 ES 657,030,833 740,292,542 755,315,699 705,749,520 (49,566,179) (6.56)
Psychiatric Security Review Board 24 ES 342,829 363,561 351,551 0 (351,551) (100.00)
Total - General Fund 1,744,158,301 1,918,014,356 1,942,299,032 1,874,807,732 (67,491,300) (3.47)
Total - All Appropriated Funds 1,744,158,301 1,918,014,356 1,942,299,032 1,874,807,732 (67,491,300) (3.47)
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BUDGET CHANGES
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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
HEALTH AND HOSPITALS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

FY 13 Original Appropriation - GF 279 31,025,408
Current Services Adjustments

Transfer Labor Management (SEBAC) Savings Lapse to Agencies
Personal Services (26) (2,418,491)
Other Expenses 0 (110,000)
Total - General Fund (26) (2,528,491)
Current Services Adjustments Subtotals (26) (2,528,491)

Current Services Totals - GF 253 28,496,917
Policy Revision Adjustments

Transfer Funding for Collection Services to Department of Administrative Services
Total - General Fund 0 (137,000)
Reduce Funding for Collection Services

Policy Adjustments Subtotals 0 (166,800)

Total Recommended - GF 253 28,330,117
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH


Children's Health Initiatives 0 (12,666)
Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Treatment 0 (11,198)
Medicaid Administration 0 (238,012)
Pickup HIV Prevention Federal Shortfall

Personal Services 3 207,046
Total - General Fund 3 207,046


Expand Childhood Vaccine Program
Immunization Services 0 11,730,902
Total - General Fund 0 11,730,902
Reduce Funding for Community Health Centers

Community Health Services 0 (666,822)
Reduce Funding for School Based Health Centers

School Based Health Clinics 0 (412,592)
Office of Fiscal Analysis 02/21/2012

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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
Eliminate Funding for Fetal and Infant Mortality Review
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review 0 (299,250)
Policy Adjustments Subtotals 0 10,352,238

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER


Personal Services (5) (701,604)
Total - General Fund (5) (901,604)
Reduce Funding for Medicolegal Investigations

Medicolegal Investigations 0 (30,000)
Current Services Adjustments Subtotals (5) (931,604)


Transfer Positions and Funding to Reflect Consolidation
Equipment 0 (15,500)
Policy Adjustments Subtotals (53) (5,099,658)

Total Recommended - GF 0 0
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

FY 13 Original Appropriation - GF 3,617 1,057,630,158

Close Public Residential Programs

Personal Services 0 (2,183,605)
Clinical Services 0 (32,674)
Total - General Fund 0 (2,291,562)
Reduce Personal Services Funding

Provide Funding for Community Placements for Southbury Training School Residents
Community Residential Services 0 4,208,227
Provide Funding for Additional High School Graduate Placements

Employment Opportunities and Day Services 0 470,011
Provide Funding for Additional Cooperative Placements

Cooperative Placements Program 0 468,144

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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
Current Services Totals - GF 3,422 1,037,971,513

Provide Funding for Autism Feasibility Study Recommendations
Pilot Program for Autism Services 0 1,000,000
Provide Funding for Waiver Management System

Other Expenses 0 555,400
Increase Revenue for Employment and Day Services

Employment Opportunities and Day Services 0 2,044,844
Reduce Funding for Clinical Services


Total Recommended - GF 3,422 1,041,339,781
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES

FY 13 Original Appropriation - GF 3,578 755,315,699

Young Adult Services 0 (480,000)
Reduce Funding to Reflect Medicaid for Low-Income Adult Costs and Utilization
General Assistance Managed Care 0 (10,750,000)
Federal Reimbursement 0 (5,375,000)
Total - GF less Fed Reimbursement 0 (5,375,000)
Increase Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Community Services Placements
TBI Community Services 0 1,500,000
Increase Funding for Discharge and Diversion Placements

Discharge and Diversion Services 0 1,517,366
Increase Funding for Medicaid Adult Rehab Option

Medicaid Adult Rehabilitation Option 0 800,000

Current Services Totals - GF 3,264 715,574,999

Decrease Funding for Overtime
Transfer Disproportionate Share Hospital Funding to DSS


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Pos. Amount
Restructure Medicaid for Low-Income Adults via Waiver
Reduce Funding for Uncompensated Care in Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health
Centers (FQHCs)
Managed Service System 0 (1,145,804)
Discharge and Diversion Services 0 (310,496)
Grants for Substance Abuse Services 0 (725,800)
Grants for Mental Health Services 0 (704,791)
Provide Funding for Nursing Home Services for High Need Individuals
Nursing Home Contract 0 300,000
Provide General Fund Appropriation for Military Support Program

Managed Service System 0 293,461
Reduce Funding for Legal Services

Legal Services 0 (100,000)

Equipment 0 1
Transfer Funding for Supportive Housing Services from the Department of Social Services
(DSS) to DMHAS
Housing Supports and Services 0 1,237,000
Transfer Funding for Institutional Student Aid from the State Department of Education
(SDE) to DMHAS
Transfer Funding for Alternative to Incarceration Program from the Department of

Correction (DOC) to DMHAS
Prison Overcrowding 0 300,000
Transfer Funding to the Attorney General for Currently Reimbursed Positions

Personal Services 0 (53,000)
Policy Adjustments Subtotals 3 (9,825,479)

Total Recommended - GF 3,267 705,749,520
PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD

FY 13 Original Appropriation - GF 4 351,551


Current Services Totals - GF 3 280,497

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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Equipment 0 (1)
Policy Adjustments Subtotals (3) (280,497)

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS TOTALS

Total Health and Hospitals 7,447 1,874,807,732
GRAND TOTAL 7,447 1,874,807,732

Health and Hospitals Department of Veterans' Affairs - 7
Department of Veterans' Affairs

DVA21000
Percent
FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
POSITION SUMMARY
Permanent Full-Time 278 279 279 253 (26) (9.32)
BUDGET SUMMARY
Personal Services 22,287,570 25,109,887 24,410,802 21,992,311 (2,418,491) (9.91)
Other Expenses 5,690,811 6,152,405 6,067,405 5,790,605 (276,800) (4.56)
Equipment 0 1 1 1 0 .
Other Current Expenses
Support Services for Veterans 189,996 190,000 190,000 190,000 0 .
Other Than Payments to Local Governments
Burial Expenses 7,200 7,200 7,200 7,200 0 .
Headstones 312,490 350,000 350,000 350,000 0 .
Agency Total - General Fund 28,488,067 31,809,493 31,025,408 28,330,117 (2,695,291) (8.69)
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BUDGET CHANGES SUMMARY

Current Services Adjustments (26) (2,528,491)
Policy Adjustments 0 (166,800)
BUDGET CHANGES DETAILS

The Revised 2011 SEBAC Agreement resulted in a variety of labor concessions with targeted savings.
These savings are attributed to: (1) a two-year wage freeze, (2) keeping increased retirement-related
vacancies unfilled, (3) technology initiatives, (4) initiatives resulting from employee ideas, (5) long-term
pension changes, and (6) long-term health plan changes. The biennial budget included bottom-line
savings (lapses) of $700.7 million in FY 12 and $901.2 million in FY 13 as a result of these provisions. In
FY 12, the Office of Policy and Management administratively allocated these savings targets to state
agencies through reductions of funds available for expenditures (holdbacks). The Governor’s FY 13
Revised Budget includes eliminating the FY 13 Labor Management Savings Lapse and allocating the FY
13 savings targets directly within individual agency budgets.

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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
(Governor) Reduce funding by $2,528,491 to reflect the annualized savings for this agency attributed to
the Revised 2011 SEBAC Agreement. A reduction of 26 positions is associated with these savings.
These changes include:

Title Amount
Eliminate Vacant Funded Positions (887,500)
Eliminate Vacant positions due to
scheduled retirements through 9/1/11 (515,762)
Reduce Overtime in Health Care
Services Division (189,088)
Wage Freeze Savings (826,141)
Reduce Other Expenses (110,000)
Total (2,528,491)


Transfer Funding for Collection Services to Department of Administrative Services

Transfer funding for collection services at the Department of Veterans' Affairs to the Department of
Administrative Services (DAS).
(Governor) Transfer $137,000 to DAS for collection services.

Reduce Funding for Collection Services

(Governor) Reduce funding for collection services by $29,800 based on savings achieved by
transferring collection duties to the Department of Administrative Services.

Policy Adjustments Subtotals 0 (166,800)


Health and Hospitals Department of Public Health - 9
Department of Public Health

DPH48500
Percent
FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
POSITION SUMMARY
Permanent Full-Time 517 524 524 505 (19) (3.63)
BUDGET SUMMARY
Other Expenses 3,823,990 7,183,505 8,433,505 8,433,505 0 .
Equipment 0 15,001 1 1 0 .
Needle and Syringe Exchange Program 455,072 455,072 455,072 455,072 0 .
Children's Health Initiatives 1,850,458 2,442,813 2,435,161 2,422,495 (12,666) (.52)
Childhood Lead Poisoning 1,098,172 75,000 75,000 75,000 0 .
AIDS Services 4,925,464 4,802,098 4,952,098 4,952,098 0 .
Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and
Treatment 2,365,238 2,183,669 2,181,483 2,170,285 (11,198) (.51)
Children with Special Health Care Needs 1,271,627 1,271,627 1,271,627 1,271,627 0 .
Medicaid Administration 3,234,901 4,276,747 4,201,595 3,963,583 (238,012) (5.66)
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review 0 299,250 299,250 0 (299,250) (100.)
Community Health Services 6,399,331 6,300,500 6,300,500 5,633,678 (666,822) (10.58)
Rape Crisis 439,684 439,684 439,684 439,684 0 .
X-Ray Screening and Tuberculosis Care 1,337,778 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 0 .
Genetic Diseases Programs 828,744 828,744 828,744 828,744 0 .
Loan Repayment Program 102,063 0 0 0 0 N/A
Immunization Services 9,035,068 9,044,950 9,044,950 20,775,852 11,730,902 129.7
Grant Payments to Local Governments
Local and District Departments of Health 4,292,498 4,563,700 4,563,700 4,563,700 0 .
Venereal Disease Control 195,209 195,210 195,210 195,210 0 .
School Based Health Clinics 10,028,054 10,440,646 10,440,646 10,028,054 (412,592) (3.95)
Agency Total - General Fund 82,878,544 91,651,729 91,944,954 99,388,314 7,443,360 8.1
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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Policy Adjustments 0 10,352,238

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The Revised 2011 SEBAC Agreement resulted in a variety of labor concessions with targeted
savings. These savings are attributed to: (1) a two-year wage freeze, (2) keeping increased
retirement-related vacancies unfilled, (3) technology initiatives, (4) initiatives resulting from
employee ideas, (5) long-term pension changes, and (6) long-term health plan changes. The
biennial budget included bottom-line savings (lapses) of $700.7 million in FY 12 and $901.2
million in FY 13 as a result of these provisions. In FY 12, the Office of Policy and
Management administratively allocated these savings targets to state agencies through
reductions of funds available for expenditures (holdbacks). The Governor’s FY 13 Revised
Budget includes eliminating the FY 13 Labor Management Savings Lapse and allocating the
FY 13 savings targets directly within individual agency budgets
(Governor) Reduce funding by $3,115,924 to reflect the annualized savings for this agency
attributed to the Revised 2011 SEBAC Agreement. A reduction of 22 positions is associated
with these savings. These savings include:
Item Amount $
Eliminate 15 Positions Vacant
Due to Recent or Scheduled
Retirements (1,086,451)
Eliminate 7 Full-Time Vacant
Positions (486,532)
Wage Freeze (1,542,941)
Total (3,115,924)

Children's Health Initiatives 0 (12,666)
Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection and Treatment 0 (11,198)
Medicaid Administration 0 (238,012)
Pickup HIV Prevention Federal Shortfall

On 6/30/11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the federal
HIV prevention funding formula would be revised in an effort to ensure that funding
allocations support jurisdictions with the greatest need. As a result, Connecticut’s core
funding for HIV prevention will be reduced effective 1/1/12 from approximately $6.1
million to between $4.2 million and $4.7 million.
(Governor) Provide Personal Services funding of $207,046 and three positions (two Health
Program Associates and one Epidemiologist 2) to support DPH HIV prevention work.


Expand Childhood Vaccine Program

CGS Section 19a-7j establishes a vaccine and antibiotic purchase /childhood immunization
registry fund, generated by a health and welfare fee assessment on each domestic insurer or
health care center doing life insurance or health insurance business in the state. This
account is used to purchase and distribute 11 of the 16 Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)-recommended vaccines for the immunization of children that are not
eligible to receive vaccines under the Federal Vaccine for Children (VFC) program.
The Federal VFC program provides all 16 CDC-recommended vaccines, free of charge, to
children who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, Native Alaskan, and/or
American Indian.

Health and Hospitals Department of Public Health - 11
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(Governor) Increase funding by $11,730,902 in the Immunization Services account to

expand CDC-recommended vaccine purchasing and distribution by the DPH’s state vaccine
program from 11 vaccines to 14 vaccines. The three additional vaccines to be provided by
the state vaccine program are pneumococcal, influenza, and hepatitis A vaccines.
Immunization Services 0 11,730,902

Reduce Funding for Community Health Centers

The Community Health Services account primarily supports grants to Federally Qualified
Health Centers (FQHCs) for the provision of health services to medically uninsured and
underinsured patients. These centers provide comprehensive primary care services as well
as supportive services. An FQHC’s services are available to all residents of its respective
service area. Patient fees are adjusted upon a patient’s ability to pay.
The Medicaid Low Income Adult (LIA) program is an expansion of the Medicaid program
allowed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Connecticut was approved
for a waiver under the act to enroll clients of the former State Administered General
Assistance (SAGA) program. Since federal approval, the Connecticut caseload has grown
from 46,156 clients to 74,073 clients as of December 2011.
(Governor) Reduce funding by $666,822 in the Community Health Services account to
reflect increased Medicaid LIA payments to FQHCs.
Community Health Services 0 (666,822)

Reduce Funding for School Based Health Centers

School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are comprehensive, primary healthcare facilities
located within or on the grounds of schools. They are licensed as outpatient facilities or
hospital satellite clinics. Services they offer address medical, mental, and oral health needs
of students in grades pre-K through grade 12.
Original FY 12 contracts under DPH’s School Based Health Clinics account totaled
$10,028,054. This is $412,592 less than was appropriated in that account for FY 12. The
Governor’s 1/23/11 rescissions reduced those existing contracts by $109,440.
(Governor) Reduce funding by $412,592 in the School Based Health Clinics account to
maintain original FY 12 contract levels with SBHCs in FY 13.
School Based Health Clinics 0 (412,592)

Eliminate Funding for Fetal and Infant Mortality Review

In FY 09, five Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) contractors conducted a total of 57
fetal/infant death case reviews. Since FY 10, no FIMR contracts have been issued or
executed.
This account was established to support surveillance functions associated with the FIMR
initiative. This initiative was intended to institute community team examinations of fetal
and infant deaths and identify social, economic, public health, educational, environmental,
and safety issues related to those deaths. Finally, it was intended to make related
recommendations for needed systems and service delivery improvements.
(Governor) Eliminate funding of $299,250 associated with the FIMR initiative.
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review 0 (299,250)



12 - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Health and Hospitals
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

CME49500
Percent
FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
POSITION SUMMARY
Permanent Full-Time 58 58 58 0 (58) (100.)
BUDGET SUMMARY
Personal Services 4,608,378 5,223,625 5,050,652 0 (5,050,652) (100.)
Other Expenses 721,168 906,282 906,282 0 (906,282) (100.)
Equipment 4,200 15,500 15,500 0 (15,500) (100.)
Medicolegal Investigations 13,397 54,441 58,828 0 (58,828) (100.)
Agency Total - General Fund 5,347,143 6,199,848 6,031,262 0 (6,031,262) (100.)
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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Current Services Adjustments (5) (931,604)
Policy Adjustments (53) (5,099,658)

FY 13 savings targets directly within individual agency budgets.

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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
(Governor) Reduce funding by $901,604 to reflect the annualized savings for this agency
Item Amount $
Eliminate Five Vacant
Positions (530,809)
Wage Freeze (170,795)
Reduce Other Expenses (200,000)
Total (901,604)

Reduce Funding for Medicolegal Investigations

All law enforcement officers, state’s attorney, prosecuting attorneys, other officials,
physicians, funeral directors, embalmers and other persons are required to promptly notify
the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (CME) of any death coming to their attention
which is subject to investigation by CME. In cases of apparent homicide, suicide, or
accidental death, the scene of the event shall not be disturbed until authorized by CME.
CME retains the services of Assistant Medical Examiners (AMEs) across the state, paid from
the Medicolegal Investigations account. These AMEs are licensed physicians who function
as initial scene investigators and initial contact for CME with local police, hospitals and
other authorities.
(Governor) Reduce funding by $30,000 in the Medicolegal Investigations account to reflect
anticipated expenditure requirements.



(Governor) Transfer 53 positions and funding of $5,099,658 to reflect the consolidation of
the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner into The University of Connecticut.

Equipment 0 (15,500)
Policy Adjustments Subtotals (53) (5,099,658)


14 - Department of Developmental Services Health and Hospitals
Department of Developmental Services

DDS50000
Percent
FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
POSITION SUMMARY
Permanent Full-Time 3,657 3,617 3,617 3,422 (195) (5.39)
BUDGET SUMMARY
Other Expenses 22,401,859 22,102,780 21,990,274 22,470,391 480,117 2.18
Equipment 0 1 1 1 0 .
Human Resource Development 190,590 219,790 219,790 219,790 0 .
Family Support Grants 3,273,704 3,280,095 3,280,095 3,280,095 0 .
Cooperative Placements Program 21,639,753 21,928,521 22,576,043 23,044,187 468,144 2.07
Clinical Services 4,588,017 4,639,522 4,585,370 4,320,720 (264,650) (5.77)
Early Intervention 37,888,242 36,288,242 34,688,242 34,688,242 0 .
Community Temporary Support Services 67,315 67,315 67,315 67,315 0 .
Community Respite Care Programs 330,299 330,345 330,345 330,345 0 .
Workers' Compensation Claims 15,416,102 15,544,371 15,246,035 15,246,035 0 .
Pilot Program for Autism Services 1,179,447 1,185,176 1,185,176 2,185,176 1,000,000 84.38
Voluntary Services 27,394,028 31,256,734 31,225,026 31,225,026 0 .
Supplemental Payments for Medical Services 0 13,100,000 13,400,000 13,400,000 0 .
Rent Subsidy Program 4,532,350 4,537,554 4,537,554 4,537,554 0 .
Family Reunion Program 98,500 134,900 134,900 134,900 0 .
Employment Opportunities and Day Services 161,334,376 186,574,466 197,101,167 199,616,022 2,514,855 1.28
Community Residential Services 405,082,702 419,597,573 431,913,391 436,121,618 4,208,227 .97
Agency Total - General Fund 970,070,885 1,047,697,183 1,057,630,158 1,041,339,781 (16,290,377) (1.54)
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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Policy Adjustments 0 3,368,268


Health and Hospitals Department of Developmental Services - 15
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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
FY 13 savings targets directly within individual agency budgets
attributed to the Revised 2011 SEBAC Agreement. A reduction of 195 full-time positions is
associated with these savings. These savings include:
Item Amount $
Eliminate 195 Full-Time Vacant
Positions (12,127,646)
Total (21,013,465)

Close Public Residential Programs

(Governor) Reduce funding by $2,291,562 to reflect the closure of five public residential
facilities. The closures are comprised of two residential settings at Southbury Training
School (STS) and three group homes.

Reduce Personal Services Funding

(Governor) Reduce funding by $1,500,000 in Personal Services to reflect a reduction in
overtime.

Provide Funding for Community Placements for Southbury Training School Residents
(Governor) Provide funding of $4,208,227 in the Community Residential Services account to
fund placements for individuals choosing to leave STS. Funding of $3,278,227 is provided
to support 34 new placements for STS residents leaving STS under the Money Follows the
Person (MFP) program. Funding of $930,000 is provided for six individuals leaving STS
who will be in community placements not supported by the MFP initiative.
Community Residential Services 0 4,208,227

Provide Funding for Additional High School Graduate Placements

(Governor) Provide funding of $470,011 to support an additional 48 graduates in day
programs, employment and behavioral supports that were not budgeted.
Employment Opportunities and Day Services 0 470,011

Provide Funding for Additional Cooperative Placements

DDS has a legal responsibility to serve people who are committed to the department after a
court finding that they are not competent in a criminal matter.

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Pos. Amount
(Governor) Provide funding of $468,144 for six new cooperative placements.
Cooperative Placements Program 0 468,144


Provide Funding for Autism Feasibility Study Recommendations

PA 11-6 required a study of issues related to the needs of persons with autism spectrum
disorder which is expected to be completed in the spring.
(Governor) Provide funding of $1 million to address recommendations of the feasibility
study.
Pilot Program for Autism Services 0 1,000,000

Provide Funding for Waiver Management System

(Governor) Provide funding of $555,400 for the comprehensive waiver management system
required in order to receive 90% federal reimbursement of planning efforts.

Increase Revenue for Employment and Day Services

DDS received $2,869,957 in Social Services Block Grants (SSBG) in FY 2011. These funds
from the federal government must be excluded from the rates billed to the federal
government.
(Governor) Provide funding of $2,044,844 in order to maximize federal revenue. Services
that were previously funded through the SSBG will be funded through the General Fund so
that the state is eligible for federal reimbursement of 50% under Medicaid. The Department
of Social Services will achieve offsetting savings by utilizing the freed-up SSBG funding.
Employment Opportunities and Day Services 0 2,044,844

Reduce Funding for Clinical Services

(Governor) Reduce funding by $231,976 to achieve a 5% savings.



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Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

MHA53000
Percent
FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
POSITION SUMMARY
Permanent Full-Time 3,574 3,578 3,578 3,267 (311) (8.69)
BUDGET SUMMARY
Other Expenses 27,018,635 29,200,732 28,599,021 28,630,490 31,469 .11
Equipment 0 1 1 2 1 100.
Housing Supports and Services 13,372,304 14,424,867 14,987,367 16,224,367 1,237,000 8.25
Managed Service System 38,834,016 38,760,066 38,736,053 37,883,710 (852,343) (2.2)
Legal Services 539,269 639,269 639,269 539,269 (100,000) (15.64)
Connecticut Mental Health Center 8,540,721 8,540,721 8,540,721 8,540,721 0 .
Professional Services 11,768,510 11,822,615 11,788,898 11,788,898 0 .
General Assistance Managed Care 151,952,204 182,485,221 195,756,101 179,406,101 (16,350,000) (8.35)
Workers' Compensation Claims 10,448,408 10,833,085 10,594,566 10,594,566 0 .
Nursing Home Screening 563,643 622,784 622,784 622,784 0 .
Young Adult Services 54,292,161 60,807,178 64,771,066 64,291,066 (480,000) (.74)
TBI Community Services 9,143,489 11,215,956 12,711,421 14,211,421 1,500,000 11.8
Jail Diversion 4,411,549 4,625,185 4,569,358 4,569,358 0 .
Behavioral Health Medications 6,160,332 6,169,095 6,169,095 6,169,095 0 .
Prison Overcrowding 5,533,305 6,440,176 6,416,668 6,716,668 300,000 4.68
Medicaid Adult Rehabilitation Option 3,963,349 3,963,349 3,963,349 4,763,349 800,000 20.18
Discharge and Diversion Services 8,954,492 10,330,847 12,586,680 13,793,550 1,206,870 9.59
Home and Community Based Services 2,920,901 7,660,683 10,252,082 10,252,082 0 .
Persistent Violent Felony Offenders Act 703,333 703,333 703,333 703,333 0 .
Next Steps Supportive Housing 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 N/A
Nursing Home Contract 0 0 0 300,000 300,000 N/A
Grants for Substance Abuse Services 25,268,420 25,027,766 25,027,766 24,301,966 (725,800) (2.9)
Grants for Mental Health Services 79,615,088 76,394,230 76,394,230 75,689,439 (704,791) (.92)
Employment Opportunities 10,417,745 10,417,746 10,417,746 10,417,746 0 .
Agency Total - General Fund 657,030,833 740,292,542 755,315,699 705,749,520 (49,566,179) (6.56)
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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Policy Adjustments 3 (9,825,479)

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FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Item Amount
Eliminate 230 Vacant Positions (13,380,000)
Realize Savings thru 84 Retirements (6,997,166)
Total (32,808,066)

Young Adult Services 0 (480,000)
Reduce Funding to Reflect Medicaid for Low-Income Adult Costs and Utilization
(Governor) Reduce funding by $10,750,000 to reflect FY 12 expenditure and caseload trends
in Medicaid for Low-Income Adults.

Increase Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Community Services Placements
Funds provide support to DMHAS clients with acquired or traumatic brain injuries.
(Governor) Provide funding of $1.5 million to reflect six additional placements.
TBI Community Services 0 1,500,000

Increase Funding for Discharge and Diversion Placements

Discharge and Diversion Services support the transition of DMHAS clients from inpatient
settings to various levels of care.
(Governor) Provide funding of $1,517,366 to facilitate the discharge of approximately 25
difficult-to-place hospitalized clients into appropriate community settings.
Discharge and Diversion Services 0 1,517,366


Gov Rec Gov Rec

FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
Increase Funding for Medicaid Adult Rehab Option
(Governor) Provide funding of $800,000 to support the costs of Medicaid Adult Rehab
Option services.
Medicaid Adult Rehabilitation Option 0 800,000


Decrease Funding for Overtime

(Governor) Decrease funding by $2.3 million to reflect a reduction in overtime expenses.

Transfer Disproportionate Share Hospital Funding to DSS

The Department of Social Services (DSS) makes Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH)
payments to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) for the
purposes of claiming federal reimbursement on state-funded in-patient psychiatric
hospitals. A portion of the DSH payments to DMHAS are used to offset certain fringe
benefit accounts administered by the Comptroller. The DSS appropriation for DMHAS DSH
will increase by $3.0 million to ensure revenue can be maximized in the event the federal
cap for DMHAS DSH activities is increased in FFY 13. This proposal does not result in any
net costs; dollars will be offset by decreases in the fringe benefit accounts as well as
DMHAS’ budget.
(Governor) Transfer funding of $2,178,546 to reflect a reallocation of funding to DSS for the
purposes of drawing down federal DSH funding.

Restructure Medicaid for Low-Income Adults via Waiver

The Medicaid Low Income Adult (LIA) program is an expansion of the Medicaid program
allowed under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Connecticut was approved for a waiver under the act to enroll clients of the former State
Administered General Assistance (SAGA) program. Since federal approval, the caseload has
grown from 46,156 to 74,073, as of December, 2011.
(Governor) Reduce funding by $5.6 million to reflect restructured LIA benefits. The
Department of Social Services (DSS) will seek a waiver to (1) impose an asset limit of $25,000
under LIA; (2) count family income and assets when determining LIA eligibility for an
individual who is under age 26 and either living with a parent or claimed as a dependent
for tax purposes; and (3) impose limits on certain medical services. Additional savings of
$16.9 million are reflected in DSS.

Reduce Funding for Uncompensated Care in Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health
Centers (FQHCs)
The conversion of the General Assistance population to the Medicaid Low-Income Adult
program resulted in additional funding to hospitals and federally qualified health centers
(FQHC’s) through higher rates and increased utilization.

20 - Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Health and Hospitals
Gov Rec Gov Rec

FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
(Governor) Reduce funding by $2,886,891 to reflect the reduced need for uncompensated
care grants.
Managed Service System 0 (1,145,804)

Discharge and Diversion Services 0 (310,496)
Grants for Substance Abuse Services 0 (725,800)
Grants for Mental Health Services 0 (704,791)
Provide Funding for Nursing Home Services for High Need Individuals
(Governor) Provide partial year funding of $300,000 to cover anticipated costs for nursing
home services for individuals who are difficult to place in appropriate care settings, such as
those transitioning from a correctional facility, or a higher level of DMHAS care. Funding of
$2,299,500 is also included under DSS for this initiative.
Nursing Home Contract 0 300,000

Provide General Fund Appropriation for Military Support Program

The Military Support Program was established in March 2007 with funding from the sale of
Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown. The program provides various behavioral health
services to Connecticut’s Citizen Soldiers and their family members. Services include a 24/7
call center, outpatient counseling services, clinician services, referrals to the VA and veteran
centers, and transportation services.
(Governor) Provide funding of $293,461 to reflect General Fund support for the Military
Support Program.
Managed Service System 0 293,461

Reduce Funding for Legal Services

The FY 12-13 biennial budget increased funding for Legal Services by $100,000 for the
Connecticut Legal Rights Project.
(Governor) Reduce funding by $100,000 to reflect FY 11 funding for Legal Services.
Legal Services 0 (100,000)


The Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), governed by CGS 17a-580 through 17a-603,
is the state agency to which the Superior Court commits persons who are found not guilty
of a crime by reason of mental disease or mental defect. The board reviews the status of
acquittees through an administrative hearing process and orders the level of supervision
and treatment necessary to ensure public safety.
(Governor) Transfer three positions and funding of $280,497 to reflect the consolidation of
the Psychiatric Security Review Board into the Department of Mental Health and Addiction
Services.

Equipment 0 1

Gov Rec Gov Rec

FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount
Transfer Funding for Supportive Housing Services from the Department of Social
Services (DSS) to DMHAS
(Governor) Transfer funding of $1,237,000 from the Department of Social Services to reflect
the consolidation of funding for supportive housing services in DMHAS.
Housing Supports and Services 0 1,237,000

Transfer Funding for Institutional Student Aid from the State Department of Education
(SDE) to DMHAS
Institutional Student Aid covers regular education, special education and related services
provided to eligible 18-21 year old residents in facilities operated by the Department of
Mental Health and Addiction Services. Students participating in this program continue to
benefit from their guaranteed educational rights. EASTCONN provides the programming.
(Governor) Transfer funding of $882,000 from SDE to DMHAS for Institutional Student
Aid.

Transfer Funding for Alternative to Incarceration Program from the Department of

Correction (DOC) to DMHAS
The Mental Health Alternative to Incarceration Center program is a collaborative effort
between the Department of Correction (DOC), the Judicial Department's Court Support
Services Division (CSSD) and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
(DMHAS). It is designed to offer short term residential and/or day reporting services for
individuals with serious psychiatric disabilities who are unable to access existing alternative
to incarceration services due to their disability. This collaboration provides these offenders
with appropriate community care, easing re-integration and fostering systematic behavioral
change.
(Governor) Transfer funding of $300,000 from DOC to DMHAS for Mental Health
Alternatives to Incarceration.
Prison Overcrowding 0 300,000

Transfer Funding to the Attorney General for Currently Reimbursed Positions

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) provides legal services to state agencies.
(Governor) Transfer funding of $53,000 to the OAG to eliminate reimbursement by DMHAS
to OAG for these assigned positions.
Personal Services 0 (53,000)

Policy Adjustments Subtotals 3 (9,825,479)


22 - Psychiatric Security Review Board Health and Hospitals
Psychiatric Security Review Board

PSR56000
Percent
FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13 FY 13
POSITION SUMMARY
Permanent Full-Time 4 4 4 0 (4) (100.)
BUDGET SUMMARY
Personal Services 316,524 332,091 320,081 0 (320,081) (100.)
Other Expenses 26,305 31,469 31,469 0 (31,469) (100.)
Equipment 0 1 1 0 (1) (100.)
Agency Total - General Fund 342,829 363,561 351,551 0 (351,551) (100.)
Gov Rec Gov Rec

FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

Current Services Adjustments (1) (71,054)
Policy Adjustments (3) (280,497)

(Governor) Reduce funding by $71,054 to reflect the annualized savings for this agency
attributed to the Revised 2011 SEBAC Agreement. A reduction of one position due to
retirement is associated with these savings.



Health and Hospitals Psychiatric Security Review Board - 23
Gov Rec Gov Rec

FY 13 FY 13
Pos. Amount

(Governor) Transfer three positions and funding of $280,497 to reflect the consolidation of
the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) into the Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services (DMHAS).

Equipment 0 (1)
Policy Adjustments Subtotals (3) (280,497)


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