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128th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 687 |
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LR 1156(01) |
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An Act Regarding
Reimbursement for Speech and Language Pathology Services |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth of Portland |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2017-18 |
FY 2018-19 |
Projections FY 2019-20 |
Projections FY 2020-21 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$294,288 |
$294,370 |
$294,370 |
$294,370 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$294,288 |
$294,370 |
$294,370 |
$294,370 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$531,204 |
$531,121 |
$531,121 |
$531,121 |
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| Revenue |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$531,204 |
$531,121 |
$531,121 |
$531,121 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of
$294,288 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $294,370 in fiscal year 2018-19 for
reimbursement of all speech and language pathology services provided by an
independent speech-language practitioner at the agency rate for the same
services and to increase by 10% the rates of reimbursement for all speech and
language pathology services under Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual,
Chapter III, Section 109, Speech and Hearing Services. Federal Expenditures
Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.
The estimated fiscal impact only includes those services identified as
"speech and langauge" that are included in the MaineCare Benefits
Manual Chapter III, Section 109 as a current covered service. It is not clear
from the bill's language if the expectation is to add new "speech and
language" services or to only update the rates for those services
currently covered.
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