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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 167 |
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LR 188(01) |
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An Act to Provide
2 Hearing Aids to MaineCare Members with Diagnosed Hearing Loss |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Graham of North Yarmouth |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$102,946 |
$108,565 |
$108,565 |
$108,565 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$102,946 |
$108,565 |
$108,565 |
$108,565 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$218,379 |
$228,826 |
$228,826 |
$228,826 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of
$102,946 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $108,565 in fiscal year 2026-27 to
provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear of an
individual enrolled in the MaineCare program rather than for one
hearing-impaired ear as under current law. Federal Expenditures Fund
allocations will also be required for the FMAP match. |
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