126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 487		LR 1566(02)
	Resolve, To Establish MaineCare Eligibility for Young Adults Who Were Formerly in Foster Care
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Potential Budget Conflict
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Expanding MaineCare coverage to include young adults age 19 to 25 years of age who were in child welfare custody and eligible for MaineCare when they turned 19 is required under the federal Affordable Care Act effective January 1, 2014. This coverage is estimated to cost $310,317 in fiscal year 2013-14 with a State share of $119,317 and $2,604,198 in fiscal year 2014-15 with a State share of $1,001,314 . These estimates assume that 751 young adults will utilize services by fiscal year 2014-15 at an average annual cost of $3,468 per person. The Department of Health and Human Services has included funding for this population in the Governor's Proposed 2014-2015 Biennial Budget (LR 1046).