131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1575 LR 310(01)
An Act to Promote Quality and Innovation in Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Meyer of Eliot
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Current biennium cost increase - Federal Expenditures Fund
Current biennium cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to implement new payment methods for nursing facilities and nursing and residential care facility innovation and quality initiatives. This change will increase the rates paid by the Department of Health and Human Services. A more precise estimate of the fiscal impact is not possible until a rate study is completed to identify the new rates for this updated payment method.