130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 673 LR 1953(01)
An Act To Create the Insulin Safety Net Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Breen of Cumberland
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $86,525 $111,818 $118,081 $124,721
Transfers
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations totaling $86,525 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $111,818 in fiscal year 2022-23 to establish the Insulin Safety Net Program within the Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing, Maine Board of Pharmacy. 
 Of this amount, the Licensing and Enforcement program will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $81,906 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $105,951 in fiscal year 2022-23 to establish one Comprehensive Health Planner position and related All Other costs to manage the program.  Additional allocations of $1,890 and $2,520 in fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively, are required for the per diem costs for 3 board members to serve as a panel to review a manufacturer's determination of eligibility for the manufacturer's patient assistance program if requested by the applicant.  This estimate assumes the panel will meet bi-weekly and the meetings will be held virtually.  Finally, the Administrative Services Division will require Other Special Revenue Funds allocations of $2,729 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $3,347 in fiscal year 2022-23 for technology-related costs associated with establishing the Comprehensive Health Planner position.  The Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing will transfer funds from its Licensing and Enforcement program (which includes funds for the Maine Board of Pharmacy) to the Administrative Services Division to fund the allocations.
The Maine Board of Pharmacy within the Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing has sufficient resources available to support the cost of this legislation without raising fees.