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Trends in in DHS Forecast Programs. Prepared by Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Management and Budget April 2008. What is a forecast program?. A program for which the state has a legal obligation to provide a benefit or service to an eligible person.
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Trends inin DHS Forecast Programs Prepared by Minnesota Department of Human Services Office of Management and Budget April 2008
What is a forecast program? • A program for which the state has a legal obligation to provide a benefit or service to an eligible person. • Estimates of these current law obligations are included in the state’s forecast projections and reflected in fund balance statements. • Through the budget process, appropriations are adjusted to ensure that adequate resources are available to pay for “forecast” programs.
DHS’ General Fund-financed Forecast Programs in FY 2008-09 ($ reflect state share and are in millions) Data source: DHS February 2008 Forecast and Department of Finance February 2008 Fund Balance Analysis
Long Term Care: Chronic health care services, long-term care in residential settings, at-home care and social services for the elderly and people with disabilities. Data Source: DHS February 2008 Forecast
Basic Health Care: Primary and acute care health services for low-income adults, families with children, elderly and people with disabilities. Data Source: DHS February 2008 Forecast