122nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 17 LR 1598(01)
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care Provided to State Inmates
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Rector of Thomaston
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
   
             
Fiscal Note
Projections Projections
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $532,560 $796,096 $815,998 $836,398
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $532,560 $796,096 $815,998 $836,398
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Repealing legislation that established MaineCare rates as the reimbursement  for medical services provided to state inmates outside of correctional facilities will require a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Corrections of $532,560 in fiscal year 2005-06 and $796,096 in fiscal year 2006-07. This appropriation will provide additional funds to the Correctional Medical Services Fund account for outpatient services.