All Other $1,480 $1,590

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $51,647 $55,454

Bureau of Medical Services 0129

Initiative: Establishes one Paralegal position and 2 Medical Care Coordinator positions to assist in the recovery of assets from estates of persons who have used MaineCare services, resulting in savings in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers and Nursing Facilities programs.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000

Personal Services $78,120 $83,893

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $78,120 $83,893

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000

Personal Services $78,122 $83,898

All Other $2,305 $2,476

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $80,427 $86,374

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Reduces funding by creating a 3-level payment system for foster parents consistent with average rates paid in New England and in comparison with rates paid nationally.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($368,200) ($529,400)

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($368,200) ($529,400)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($688,935) ($990,554)

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($688,935) ($990,554)

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Reduces funding by increasing the census used by all therapeutic, residential and group care agencies consistent with occupancy rates employed in other states.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($715,217) ($715,217)