131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1506 LR 2175(01)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Study the Scarcity of Licensed Clinical Behavioral Health Professionals Across the State
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sargent of York
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to convene a stakeholder group, gather data, review issues surrounding training and recruitment of clinical behavioral health care professionals and report any findings and recommendations developed to the Legislature. Any costs to the DHHS to are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.