132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2208 LR 2772(03)
An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial 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 $65,300,000 $40,000,000 $40,000,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $65,300,000 $40,000,000 $40,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services of $40,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to be distributed to the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association.

This bill also includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Services of $25,300,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to implement the provisions of the bill.

The Department of Health and Human Services has estimated that $150,000,000 would be required to completely restore the loss of federal subsidies.