Item 9

Authorize to accept and expend additional federal revenue in the amount of $54,419,399 to support anticipated costs of the increase in Medicaid caseload resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Further authorize the allocation of the funds in the accounts as detailed in the letter dated October 21, 2022. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 18, 2022.