123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 551 LR 2199(02)
An Act To Create the Maine Health Card Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Provides an appropriation of $300,000 in each of 2007-08 and 2008-09 for the costs of the Office of Integrated Access and Support in the Department of Health an Human Services to establish and operate a new Maine Health Card program, including the costs of card production, mailing, outreach, and computer support.  It is assumed any additional personal services needs and costs can absorbed utilizing existing resources.