127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 179 LR 1064(01)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Provide Coverage under the MaineCare Program for Routine Male Newborn Circumcisions
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sanborn of Gorham
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $24,575 $58,979 $58,979 $58,979
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $24,575 $58,979 $58,979 $58,979
Federal Expenditures Fund $41,256 $99,014 $99,014 $99,014
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $41,256 $99,014 $99,014 $99,014
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require a General Fund appropriation of $24,575 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $58,979 in fiscal year 2016-17 to provide for coverage for routine male newborn circumcisions rather than only for those considered medically necessary under existing rules. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for matching federal money.