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program services provided through medicaid managed care contracts. 1 The authority must direct medicaid managed care organizations, to the 2 extent allowed under federal medicaid law, to adopt a value based 3 bundled payment methodology in contracts with opioid treatment 4 providers. This increase is effective January 1, 2023. 5 (((92))) (91) $2,387,000 of the general fund—state appropriation 6 for fiscal year 2023 is provided solely to support the creation of a 7 bridge period for individuals also enrolled in the foundational 8 community supports initiative who are transitioning from benefits 9 under RCW 74.04.805 due to increased income or other changes in 10 eligibility. The authority, department of social and health services, 11 and department of commerce shall collaborate on this effort. 12 (((93))) (92) $1,574,000 of the general fund—state appropriation 13 for fiscal year 2023 is provided solely for the authority to contract 14 with a program to provide medical respite care for individuals with 15 behavioral health needs. The program must serve individuals with 16 significant behavioral health needs and medical issues who do not 17 require hospitalization but are unable to provide adequate self-care 18 for their medical conditions. The program must prioritize services to 19 individuals with complex medical and behavioral health issues who are 20 homeless or who were recently discharged from a hospital setting. The 21 services must meet quality standards and best practices developed by 22 the national health care for the homeless council and may include, 23 but are not limited to, medical oversight and health education; care 24 transitions; and discharge planning to and from primary care, 25 inpatient hospital, emergency rooms, and supportive housing. In 26 selecting the contractor, the authority must prioritize projects that 27 demonstrate the active involvement of an established medical provider 28 that is able to leverage federal medicaid funding in the provision of 29 these services. The authority must work with the medicaid managed 30 care organizations to encourage their participation and assist the 31 plans and the contractor in identifying mechanisms for appropriate 32 use of medicaid reimbursement in this setting. 33 (((94))) (93) $490,000 of the general fund—state appropriation 34 for fiscal year 2023 is provided solely to create a master leasing 35 incentive program with specific emphasis on Trueblood programs. The 36 authority shall also create a toolkit for use by landlords serving 37 special populations. The authority and department of commerce shall 38 collaborate on this effort. 39 p. 1037 ESSB 5187.SL