131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2175 LR 2797(02)
An Act to Improve Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs in Underserved Areas
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $7,721,623 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $7,721,623 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $7,721,623 in fiscal year 2024-25 for grants to support federally qualified health centers in developing and expanding pharmacy services and access to affordably priced prescription drugs for the patients of such health centers and two limited-period positions to administer the grants and monitor the finances of the program.