129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1946 LR 3033(01)
An Act To Improve Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Care by Providing Care in Clinical Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Settings
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. McCreight of Harpswell
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 $0 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $150,000 beginning in fiscal year 2020-21 to establish a program within the Department of Health and Human Services to deliver mental health and behavioral health services in clinical reproductive and sexual health care settings through the deployment of licensed mental health professionals in those settings and by enhancing patient screening and care coordination.