126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1333 LR 2069(02)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Amend the MaineCare Benefits Manual
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2013-14 FY 2014-15 Projections  FY 2015-16 Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $871,031 $874,941 $874,941 $874,941
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $871,031 $874,941 $874,941 $874,941
Federal Expenditures Fund $1,407,746 $1,402,836 $1,402,836 $1,402,836
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $871,031 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $874,941 in fiscal year 2014-15 to increase MaineCare reimbursement for inpatient substance abuse services in distinct inpatient units and to increase the per psychiatric discharge rate for patients under 18 years of age from hospitals in the Lewiston-Auburn area.  The corresponding Federal Expenditures allocations are $1,407,746 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $1,402,836 in fiscal year 2014-15.  These amounts assume a July 1, 2013 effective date.