131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 225		LR 131(02)
	An Act to Expand the Reimbursement to Hospitals for Days Awaiting Placement in Facilities
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2023-24	FY 2024-25	Projections  FY 2025-26	Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$152,732	$305,791	$305,955	$305,955
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$152,732	$305,791	$305,955	$305,955
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$256,189	$512,051	$511,887	$511,887
Revenue
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$256,189	$512,051	$511,887	$511,887
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $152,732 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $305,791 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 and removes the $500,000 cap on annual expenditures. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the FMAP match.