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.