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128th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 842 |
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LR 1956(01) |
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Resolve, To
Support Home Health Services |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Jorgensen of Portland |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2017-18 |
FY 2018-19 |
Projections FY 2019-20 |
Projections FY 2020-21 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$652,144 |
$869,526 |
$869,526 |
$869,526 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$652,144 |
$869,526 |
$869,526 |
$869,526 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$1,094,827 |
$1,459,769 |
$1,459,769 |
$1,459,769 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill includes
General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of
$652,144 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $869,526 in fiscal year 2018-19 to
increase by 30% the reimbursement rates for home health services under the
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 40. Federal Expenditures Fund
allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.
A more current estimate would reduce the appropriation to the Department of
Health and Human Services by $252,589 in fiscal year 2017-18 to $399,555 and
by $336,786 in fiscal year 2018-19 to $532,740. |
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