128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 1615		LR 2326(01)
	An Act To Facilitate Substance Abuse Treatment for Certain Applicants for and Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefits
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Sanderson of Chelsea
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2017-18	FY 2018-19	Projections  FY 2019-20	Projections  FY 2020-21
Appropriations/Allocations
	Federal Block Grant Fund		$288,329	$296,839	$305,959	$315,860
Revenue
	Federal Block Grant Fund		$288,328	$296,839	$305,959	$315,860
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will require Federal Block Grant allocations of $288,329 in fiscal year 2017-18 and $296,839 in fiscal year 2018-19 for the written screening tool utilized for the comprehensive substance abuse screening and for 3 Senior Planner positions to conduct and score the comprehensive substance abuse screening, schedule drug tests and make referrals to treatment programs. There could be potential increases in MaineCare costs or DHHS Substance Abuse treatment contracts due to increased enrollment in treatment programs if more individuals enter the program due to this policy change. There is not enough information currently known about this impact and this fiscal note does not include an estimate of any of these potential costs.