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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 251 |
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LR 746(01) |
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Resolve, to
Classify Employee Health Insurance as a Fixed Cost for MaineCare
Reimbursement in Nursing Facilities |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Timberlake of Androscoggin |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2023-24 |
FY 2024-25 |
Projections FY 2025-26 |
Projections FY 2026-27 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$2,630,575 |
$5,261,148 |
$5,261,148 |
$5,261,148 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$2,630,575 |
$5,261,148 |
$5,261,148 |
$5,261,148 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$5,256,952 |
$10,513,905 |
$10,513,905 |
$10,513,905 |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$503,459 |
$1,006,918 |
$1,006,918 |
$1,006,918 |
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| Revenue |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$5,256,952 |
$10,513,905 |
$10,513,905 |
$10,513,905 |
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Other Special Revenue Funds |
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$503,459 |
$1,006,918 |
$1,006,918 |
$1,006,918 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of
$2,630,575 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $5,261,148 in fiscal year 2024-25 to
amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section
67, Principles of Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities no later than January
1, 2024 to move health insurance costs for personnel from direct care and
routine cost components to fixed costs components. Federal Expenditures Fund
allocations are also included in this bill for the FMAP match and Other
Special Revenue Funds allocations for the Nursing Facilities Tax. |
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