Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Reduces funding for the federal match related to the implementation of evidence-based best practices for medication management and education services effective no earlier than July 1, 2006. Corresponding state funding reductions are reflected in the Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($690,499) ($2,655,141)

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($690,499) ($2,655,141)

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Reduces funding for a federal match by implementing a new rate-setting methodology as the result of a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Real Choices grant that will adjust administrative and program rates in the mental retardation waiver and day habilitation programs. Corresponding state funding reductions are reflected in the Mental Retardation Waiver - MaineCare program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($935,544) ($3,742,176)

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($935,544) ($3,742,176)

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Provides funding for the federal match required to create a MaineCare capitated waiver. Corresponding state funding is reflected in the Medicaid Services - Mental Retardation program.

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $1,927,518 $1,927,518

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FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,927,518 $1,927,518

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Establishes 2 Medical Care Coordinator positions in the Third Party Recovery Unit in the Bureau of Medical Services program to increase MaineCare cost avoidance for members with other 3rd-party coverage, resulting in deappropriations in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program.