128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 401 LR 1008(01)
An Act To Require Reimbursement to Hospitals for Patients Awaiting Placement in Nursing Facilities
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sirocki of Scarborough
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 $35,380 $35,390 $35,390 $35,390
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $35,380 $35,390 $35,390 $35,390
Federal Expenditures Fund $63,864 $63,854 $63,854 $63,854
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $35,380 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $35,390 in fiscal year 2018-19 to provide reimbursement to hospitals other than critical access hospitals for each day after the 10th day that a MaineCare-eligible individual is in the care of a hospital while awaiting placement in a nursing facility. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.