132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 52 LR 109(02)
An Act to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for Federal Benefits on Behalf of Children in the Department's Custody Who May Be Eligible for Those Benefits
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $125,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $125,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $125,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to contract for services to study options for allowing children in the custody of the department to retain certain federal benefits in a special needs trust.