131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1104 LR 763(01)
Resolve, to Amend the MaineCare Hospital Readmission Protocol
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pringle of Windham
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 $131,767 $135,991 $135,991 $135,991
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $131,767 $135,991 $135,991 $135,991
Federal Expenditures Fund $232,331 $228,107 $228,107 $228,107
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $131,767 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $135,991 in fiscal year 2024-25 to amend the MaineCare benefits rules by updating exceptions from its readmission protocol. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.