131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2138		LR 2767(01)
	Resolve, to Improve Funding for Homeless Shelters
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Madigan of Waterville
	Committee: Housing
	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		$0	$2,964,242	$2,664,151	$4,946,075
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$0	$2,964,242	$2,664,151	$4,946,075
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$0	$456,219	$68,896	$3,799,965
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $2,964,242 in fiscal year 2024-25 for one Public Service Coordinator I position for the initial planning and ongoing managing, reporting and engagement with both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and providers, for the expected increase in claims in the General Assistance program and for the Section 1115 Demonstration waiver (1115 Waiver) to house unhoused persons with substance use disorder or mental health disorders or who are elderly persons with medical needs or persons with disabilities with medical needs. Additionally, there are two one-time costs included to contract for the actuarial analysis that is required as part of applying for the 1115 Waiver and for required technology changes. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match on eligible expenses.