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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 263 |
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LR 655(01) |
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Resolve, to
Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the Elderly and Adults
with Disabilities Receiving Home and Community Benefits Under MaineCare |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Shagoury of Hallowell |
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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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$331,266 |
$662,534 |
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$0 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$331,266 |
$662,534 |
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$0 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require one-time General Fund appropriations
of $311,266 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $662,534 in fiscal year 2026-27 for
transportation allowances, technology costs and contracted services to
implement an 18-month pilot project to provide nonmedical transportation
services to individuals receiving services pursuant to rule Chapter 101:
MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 19, Home and Community
Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities. The pilot project will
provide up to $2,000 per individual for nonmedical transportation services,
in addition to currently permissible medical transportation services. |
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