Coverage initiative advances

The Missouri Senate has advanced its version of the state budget, including hospital FRA and DSH funds to expand MO HealthNet coverage. The Missouri House will have the opportunity to adopt the Senate's budget (not going to happen) or meet in conference to hammer out the differences.

Last night the Senate rejected an amendment that would have called on hospitals to add an additional $5.8 million in FRA/DSH funding to reduce certain SCHIP premiums.