130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 196 LR 665(01)
Resolve, To Ensure Access to Community Mental Health Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $28,285,128 $28,222,412 $28,222,412 $28,222,412
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $28,285,128 $28,222,412 $28,222,412 $28,222,412
Federal Expenditures Fund $50,110,460 $50,173,176 $50,173,176 $50,173,176
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $50,110,460 $50,173,176 $50,173,176 $50,173,176
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $28,285,128 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $28,222,412 in fiscal year 2022-23 to amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 17, Allowances for Community Support Services and Section 65, Behavioral Health Services to increase reimbursement rates for daily living support services and any home and community-based services provided by behavioral health professionals by 15%. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.