131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1406 LR 1117(01)
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Estate Recovery and Planning for Long-term Care
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hasenfus of Readfield
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $4,498,224 $4,647,598 $4,652,359 $4,653,472
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $4,498,224 $4,647,598 $4,652,359 $4,653,472
Federal Expenditures Fund $46,836 $48,614 $50,970 $52,110
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $46,835 $48,615 $50,970 $52,110
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $4,498,224 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $4,647,598 in fiscal year 2024-25 to return the state portion of estate recovery under the MaineCare program to the estate and for one Reimbursement Specialist position. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match for the new position.