126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1247		LR 1522(01)
	An Act To Expand Coverage of Family Planning Services
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Pringle of  Windham
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund Potential current biennium savings - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	Expanding Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals who have incomes less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL) would have a cost to the State beginning if and when the Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) is submitted and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  There is also the potential for increased family planning coverage to reduce costs from avoiding pregnancies and other services.  The timing and magnitude of these costs and potential savings cannot be determined at this time.