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127th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1617 |
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LR 2702(01) |
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An Act Regarding
the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Brakey of Androscoggin |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2015-16 |
FY 2016-17 |
Projections FY 2017-18 |
Projections FY 2018-19 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$0 |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$0 |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The bill includes
a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services
of $150,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 to contract for 2 additional positions in
the long-term care ombudsmen program to assist patients with complex medical
needs with overcoming barriers to admission to a facility and provide
services to facilities subsequent to placement of patients with complex
medical needs. |
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