129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 915		LR 1027(01)
	An Act To Provide Adequate Reimbursement under MaineCare for Ambulance and Neonatal Transport Services
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Pres. Jackson of Aroostook
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2019-20	FY 2020-21	Projections  FY 2021-22	Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$2,770,101	$3,329,640	$3,329,640	$3,329,640
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$2,770,101	$3,329,640	$3,329,640	$3,329,640
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$4,894,815	$5,868,260	$5,868,260	$5,868,260
Revenue
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$4,894,815	$5,868,260	$5,868,260	$5,868,260
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $2,770,101 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $3,329,640 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the reimbursement rate for ambulance services under the MaineCare program so the rates are not less than the average allowable reimbursement rate under Medicare and reimbursement for neonatal transport services under MaineCare must be at the average rate for critical care transport services under Medicare. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.