129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 5 LR 393(01)
An Act To Require Notification of Proposed Rate Increases for Long-term Care Policies
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Tepler of Topsham
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $11,100 $14,800 $14,800 $14,800
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation anticipates it will require allocations of $11,100 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $14,800 in fiscal year 2020-21 to hold additional hearings on proposed rate increases as a result of this bill. This estimate assumes an additional 4 rate hearings annually, with an average cost of $3,700 per hearing. The department already has resources sufficient to fund the additional allocations.