128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 320 LR 325(01)
An Act To Provide MaineCare Coverage for Chiropractic Treatment
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Libby of Androscoggin
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
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $629,399 $839,198 $839,198 $839,198
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $629,399 $839,198 $839,198 $839,198
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $629,399 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $839,198 in fiscal year 2018-19 for all chiropractic services that are approved by the Board of Chiropractic Licensure and performed by a chiropractic doctor to be reimbursed under the MaineCare program. Per 42 CFR 440.60, the Medicaid program will only reimburse for spinal manipulation and therefore, all other chiropractic services would have to be funded through the General Fund only.