127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1465 LR 2354(02)
An Act To Require the State To Adequately Pay for Emergency Medical Services
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 $0 $443,329 $438,041 $438,041
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $443,329 $438,041 $438,041
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $786,433 $791,721 $791,721
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $786,433 $791,721 $791,721
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $443,329 in fiscal year 2016-17 to increase reimbursement for ambulance services to 70% of the Medicare allowable rate. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.