128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 265 LR 1014(01)
An Act Concerning Screening of Newborns for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Johansen of Monticello
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $65,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $65,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require an allocation of $65,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $130,000 begining in fiscal year 2018-19 to add to the newborn screening program the lysosomal storage disorders known as Krabbe, Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry and Niemann-Pick diseases. Current newborn screening fees would be increased from $110 to $120 per baby in order to cover these additional costs.