131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1664 LR 531(01)
An Act to Increase Reimbursement Under the General Assistance Program
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Moore of Washington
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 $8,515,716 $8,515,716 $8,515,716 $8,515,716
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $8,515,716 $8,515,716 $8,515,716 $8,515,716
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require annual General Fund appropriations of $8,515,716 beginning in fiscal year 2023-24 to increase the state reimbursement rate for general assistance expenditures from 70% to 90%.