1. (a) Funding sources for the Ombudsman Program shall include:

   1. (1) District local appropriations; and
   2. (2) Medicaid and other available federal matching funds.
2. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a corporation, organization, or consortia of organizations selected to operate the Health Care and Public Benefits Ombudsman Program from raising private money through foundation resources to supplement government funds for the program.

History

Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 13, 52 DCR 1981

Dec. 6, 2025, D.C. Law 26-55, § 5212(i)

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5212(i) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-146, Sept. 3, 2025, 72 DCR 9623).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5212(i) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-210, Nov. 24, 2025, 72 DCR 13514).