122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE

LD 27

LR 0269(01)

An Act To Require That Licensed Pastoral Counselors Be Recognized as Licensed Professionals for Purposes of Insurance Reimbursement

Fiscal Note for Original Bill

Sponsor: Rep. Glynn of South Portland

Committee: Insurance and Financial Services

Fiscal Note Required: No

Fiscal Note

Minor cost increase - All Funds

Fiscal Detail and Notes

Based on the results of the 4/15/05 Bureau of Insurance mandate report, any additional costs to the State Employee Health Plan or the Dirigo Health Plan are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing resources. Any additional costs to the Bureau of Insurance within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation in implementing this bill can be absorbed by the Bureau utilizing existing resources.  It is further assumed the provisions of the bill do not apply to the state MaineCare/Medicaid program.