132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 189 LR 440(01)
An Act to Increase Availability and Affordability of Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Services by Removing the Certificate of Need Requirement
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Libby of Auburn
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,365,840 $1,373,820 $1,373,820 $1,373,820
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,365,840 $1,373,820 $1,373,820 $1,373,820
Federal Expenditures Fund $2,582,160 $2,574,180 $2,574,180 $2,574,180
Other Special Revenue Funds $234,502 $234,502 $234,502 $234,502
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $2,582,160 $2,574,180 $2,574,180 $2,574,180
Other Special Revenue Funds $234,502 $234,502 $234,502 $234,502
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $1,365,840 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,373,820 in fiscal year 2026-27 due to the elimination of the certificate of need process for mental health and substance use disorder services. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match and Other Special Revenue Funds allocations for the Nursing Facility Tax.