127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1350		LR 156(01)
	Resolve, To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Direct-care Workers Serving Adults with Long-term Care Needs
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Spkr. Eves of North Berwick
	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		$14,672,632	$19,563,508	$19,563,508	$19,563,508
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$14,672,632	$19,563,508	$19,563,508	$19,563,508
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$24,632,570	$32,843,426	$32,843,426	$32,843,426
Revenue
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$24,632,570	$32,843,426	$32,843,426	$32,843,426
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $14,672,632 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $19,563,508 in fiscal year 2016-17 to increase reimbursement to providers of in-home and community support direct-care services to $25 per hour of service. Of the increase in the rate to providers, at least 85% must be used for wages and employee benefits including health care, mileage reimbursement, training costs and other benefits. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.