127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1350		LR 156(02)
	Resolve, To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Direct-care Workers Serving Adults with Long-term Care Needs
	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		$12,798,769	$17,065,023	$17,065,023	$17,065,023
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$12,798,769	$17,065,023	$17,065,023	$17,065,023
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$15,068,052	$20,090,734	$20,090,734	$20,090,734
Revenue
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$15,068,052	$20,090,734	$20,090,734	$20,090,734
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $12,798,769 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $17,065,023 in fiscal year 2016-17 to increase reimbursement rates 66% for providers of in-home and community support direct-care services. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match on MaineCare medical claims.