127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 582 LR 1361(02)
An Act To Establish a State Educational Medicaid Officer
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $33,325 $45,431 $46,633 $47,834
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $33,325 $45,431 $46,633 $47,834
Federal Expenditures Fund $33,325 $45,431 $46,633 $47,834
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $33,325 $45,431 $46,633 $47,834
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations of $33,325 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $45,431 in fiscal year 2016-17 to the Department of Health and Human Services for a Comprehensive Health Planner II position to work as the liaison between DOE, DHHS and the school administrative units to help schools alleviate the challenges in navigating the complexity of Mainecare billing and improve communication. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the administrative federal match.