131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 200 LR 441(01)
An Act to Require Medicaid Coverage for Certain Children Under 7 Years of Age
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Madigan of Waterville
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,388,753 $13,145,274 $14,672,400 $14,672,400
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,388,753 $13,145,274 $14,672,400 $14,672,400
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $2,388,753 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $13,145,274 in fiscal year 2024-25 for Medicaid coverage to a child under 7 years of age, regardless of the child's family's nonfarm income official poverty line, if the child is not covered by an employer‑sponsored or private health plan and for required technology changes. These services are not eligible for a federal match.