•The Governor’s 2001-2003 Budget would increase Medicaid (MA) nursing facility funding by $115 million in 2001-02 and by $157.2 million in 2002-03 (Note: the Governor’s 2001-03  Executive Budget Summary indicates larger  increases to reflect a technical adjustment in current IGT funding). •This presentation clarifies the funding level that would be provided under the Governor’s budget and addresses the critical need for these increases.