| 122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE | |||||||||
| LD 367 | LR 1952(01) | ||||||||
| An Act To Monitor and Maintain Maximum Levels of Assistance in the General Assistance Program | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | |||||||||
| Sponsor: Sen. Brennan of Cumberland | |||||||||
| Committee: Health and Human Services | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: No | |||||||||
| Fiscal Note | |||||||||
| Minor cost increase - General Fund | |||||||||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | |||||||||
| Establishing an alternative index for the maximum general assistance benefit based on increases in the federal poverty level would result in supporting the maximum at a higher level during periods when the existing cap (110% of fair market rents) may be changing at a lesser rate. While this would prevent a reduction in general assistance payments during such a period, it could also result in a decrease in emergency requests to exceed the maximum. The net impact is expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources of the Department. | |||||||||