122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 468 LR 2149(54)
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007
Fiscal Note for House Amendment " " to Committee Amendment " "
Sponsor: Rep. Curley
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
2005-06 2006-07
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,059,673 $2,288,894
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,059,673 $2,288,894
Federal Expenditures Fund $1,982,742 $4,282,723
Revenue
General Fund $0 $0
Federal Expenditures Fund $1,982,742 $4,282,723
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This amendment will increase the General Fund cost of the bill by $1,059,673 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $2,288,894 in fiscal year 2006-07.  Based on the estimated year-end balances, this amendment maintains a balanced budget for the 2006-2007 biennium.
Estimate based on the actual units of ambulance services for state fiscal year 2004, the rate difference between MaineCare and Medicare reimbursement for certain ambulance services, the calculated additional cost if MaineCare reimbursement equaled Medicare reimbursement, trended forward to state fiscal year 2006, and assumes a January 1, 2006 start date.