CAT fund budget set; may only cover six months’ worth of bills

The budget for the medically indigent health care through the state’s catastrophic fund has passed JFAC unanimously; it shows a 7.6 percent cut from this year, and backers acknowledged it likely contains only enough money to pay six months’ worth of bills. JFAC member said they’re hoping already-passed legislation for reforms will lead to lower costs in the program.