129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1856 LR 2928(03)
Resolve, To Support Individuals with Acute Mental Health Needs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $74,714 $64,081 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $74,714 $64,081 $0
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $220,984 $189,374 $0
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $220,984 $189,374 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to Department of Health and Human Services of  $74,714 in fiscal year 2020-21 to amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45.03 to provide reimbursement for patients discharged from Southern Maine Health Care's psychiatric inpatient unit in the amount of $10,166 per distinct discharge. The increased rate is repealed on January 15, 2022. Federal Expenditures Fund allocation is also included for the FMAP match.