130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1268		LR 1704(02)
	An Act To Provide Greater Access to Treatment for Serious Mental Illness by Prohibiting an Insurance Carrier from Requiring Prior Authorization or Step Therapy Protocol
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - All Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Any additional costs to the State Employee Health Plan to approve a prior authorization request for certain medications are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources, and any costs would likely be reflected through changes in premium amounts in future fiscal years. Any additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to adopt rules are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.