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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1428 |
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LR 922(01) |
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An Act to Ensure
Treatment for MaineCare Recipients with Serious Mental Illness by Prohibiting
the Requirements for Prior Authorization and Step Therapy for Medications |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Madigan of Waterville |
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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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$3,977,445 |
$4,091,972 |
$4,091,972 |
$4,091,972 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$3,977,445 |
$4,091,972 |
$4,091,972 |
$4,091,972 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$9,723,799 |
$9,611,636 |
$9,611,636 |
$9,611,636 |
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Federal Block Grant Fund |
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$207,716 |
$205,352 |
$205,352 |
$205,352 |
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| Revenue |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$9,723,799 |
$9,611,636 |
$9,611,636 |
$9,611,636 |
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Federal Block Grant Fund |
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$207,716 |
$205,352 |
$205,352 |
$205,352 |
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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
$3,977,445 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $4,091,972 in fiscal year 2024-25
associated with changes to the prior authorization requirements and step
therapy protocols under the MaineCare program for prescription drugs used to
assess or treat serious mental illness. Federal Expenditures Fund and Federal
Block Grant Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match. |
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