127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 969		LR 1305(01)
	An Act To Preserve Jobs and Primary Care Services in Rural and Underserved Areas of Maine
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Katz of Kennebec
	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		$1,500,000	$1,500,000	$1,500,000	$1,500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$1,500,000	$1,500,000	$1,500,000	$1,500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill includes annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2015-16 for the State's federally qualified health centers to support access to primary medical, behavioral health and dental services for residents in rural and underserved communities, as well as to assist with provider recruitment and retention.