128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1000 LR 1174(01)
Resolve, To Increase Access to Brain Injury Waiver Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Malaby of Hancock
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $155,446 $310,997 $310,997 $310,997
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $155,446 $310,997 $310,997 $310,997
Federal Expenditures Fund $337,368 $674,631 $674,631 $674,631
Other Special Revenue Funds $31,456 $62,912 $62,912 $62,912
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $337,368 $674,631 $674,631 $674,631
Other Special Revenue Funds $31,456 $62,912 $62,912 $62,912
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $155,446 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $310,997 in fiscal year 2018-19 to increase the rates for services provided under the brain injury waiver, Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 18 for members receiving Home Support (Residential Habilitation) Level I to no less than $8.63 per quarter hour and to allow up to 400 units of care coordination each year. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations for the service provider tax.