128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1742 LR 2743(01)
Resolve, To Support Vulnerable Seniors by Funding Assisted Living Programs
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Dill of Penobscot
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
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2018-19 for increased funding over current levels for the provision of assisted living services by facilities operating at a loss, including, but not limited to, services provided in Bangor, Millinocket, Camden and Sanford.

Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of possible ways to stabilize funding for affordable assisted living facilities that contract with the office of aging and disability services within the Department of Health and Human Services are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.