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128th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 952 |
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LR 1530(02) |
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An Act To Ensure
Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment in Maine |
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Fiscal Note for
Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " " |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Fiscal Note |
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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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$635,029 |
$572,690 |
$572,690 |
$572,690 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$635,029 |
$572,690 |
$572,690 |
$572,690 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$1,095,943 |
$1,033,282 |
$1,033,282 |
$1,033,282 |
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| Revenue |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$1,095,943 |
$1,033,282 |
$1,033,282 |
$1,033,282 |
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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
$635,029 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $572,690 in fiscal year 2018-19 to
increase the MaineCare reimbursement rate for outpatient opioid treatment to
$72 per week and for a 3rd-party consultant to conduct a rate study regarding
reimbursement to outpatient opioid treatment providers. Federal Expenditures
Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.
The bill also authorizes registered professional nurses, certified nurse
practitioners and licensed practical nurses to dispense opioid medication for
substance abuse treatment purposes to patients in an opioid treatment
program. Any impact from these changes is unable to be determined at this
time. |
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