123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2231 LR 3501(01)
An Act To Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs Purchased by the State and Counties by Using Section 340B of the Federal Public Health Service Act
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Treat of Hallowell
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential future biennium savings - General Fund
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $127,542 $120,190 $112,881
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $127,542 $120,190 $112,881
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will require a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Corrections of $127,542 in fiscal year 2008-09 to provide funds for one Correctional Health Planner and general operating expenses to assist with the increased contract management activities, including; coordination of service among vendors and state facilities, program development, fiscal monitoring, risk management and quality assurance activities.  It is anticipated that any cost savings would be phased in over time as existing contracts with vendors expire and new compliant vendors would come on board.  No estimate of the future savings can be made at this time.