131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 225 LR 131(01)
An Act to Expand the Reimbursement to Hospitals for Days Awaiting Placement in Facilities
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Perry of Calais
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 $186,750 $186,750 $186,750 $186,750
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $186,750 $186,750 $186,750 $186,750
Federal Expenditures Fund $313,250 $313,250 $313,250 $313,250
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $313,250 $313,250 $313,250 $313,250
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $186,750 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $186,750 in fiscal year 2024-25 to continue payments for days awaiting placement, as the bill removes the provision that repeals the current law on December 31, 2023. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.