Initiative: Provides for the deappropriation of funds associated with changing the way MaineCare reimburses out-of-state hospitals.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other 0 (3,500,000)

______________ ______________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL 0 (3,500,000)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other 0 (6,797,146)

______________ ______________

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL 0 (6,797,146)

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Adjusts appropriations and allocations resulting from reductions in MaineCare expenditures for out-of-state hospital services from reduced reimbursement and increased cost avoidance.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (500,000) (500,000)

______________ ______________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL (500,000) (500,000)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (973,188) (971,021)

______________ ______________

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL (973,188) (971,021)

Nursing Facilities 0148

Initiative: Provides for the reduction of funds resulting from the suspension of the cost-of-living adjustment for nursing facilities. The annual cost-of-living adjustment has historically been approximately 3%.

GENERAL FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (1,600,000) (3,800,000)

______________ ______________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL (1,600,000) (3,800,000)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2003-04 2004-05

All Other (3,114,202) (7,379,759)

______________ ______________

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL (3,114,202) (7,379,759)

Nursing Facilities 0148