130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 496 LR 1531(01)
An Act To Clear Waiting Lists for and Ensure Timely Access to Mental Health Services for Maine Children
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach
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 $8,770,847 $8,770,847 $8,770,847 $8,770,847
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $8,770,847 $8,770,847 $8,770,847 $8,770,847
Federal Expenditures Fund $17,984,466 $17,984,466 $17,984,466 $17,984,466
Other Special Revenue Funds $1,118,937 $1,118,937 $1,118,937 $1,118,937
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $17,984,466 $17,984,466 $17,984,466 $17,984,466
Other Special Revenue Funds $1,118,937 $1,118,937 $1,118,937 $1,118,937
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $8,770,847 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $8,770,847 in fiscal year 2022-23 to increase rates in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services, Children's Home and Community Based Treatment by 30% and in Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 97, Appendix D, Principles of Reimbursement for Child Care Facilities, by 30%.

A more current estimate would decrease the fiscal year 2021-22 General Fund appropriation by $1,567,708 to $7,203,142 and the fiscal year 2022-23 General Fund appropriation by $1,586,843 to $7,184,004.