131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1955 LR 2099(02)
An Act to Require Hospitals and Hospital-affiliated Providers to Provide Financial Assistance for Medical Care
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $49,910 $24,320 $25,092
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $49,910 $24,320 $25,092
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $79,978 $38,971 $40,179
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $79,977 $38,971 $40,208
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $49,910 in fiscal year 2024-25 for 0.5 Social Services Program Specialist II to oversee the development of the application and associated translated versions as well as on-going work ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and one-time funding for the cost of translation services for financial eligibility applications. Other Special Revenue Funds allocations are also included for the FMAP match.