132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2117 LR 2760(02)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
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 $0 $349,027 $349,027 $349,027
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $349,027 $349,027 $349,027
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $541,120 $539,607 $539,607
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $541,120 $539,607 $539,607
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $349,027 in fiscal year 2026-27 to cover additional expenses to MaineCare for exceptions provided for filling residential vacancies in Group Homes to residents who have been at their address for more than 5 years. A Federal Expenditures Fund allocation will also be required for the FMAP match.