129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 215 LR 661(01)
An Act To Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Ambulance Service Paid by the Department of Corrections
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pluecker of Warren
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $52,500 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $52,500 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill provides general fund appropriations of $52,500 in FY 2019-20 and $70,000 in FY 2020-21 to increase the reimbursement rate for ambulance services paid for by the Department of Corrections. According to data provided by the department, total reimbursements for ambulance services have averaged about $55,600 per fiscal year. Increasing this amount by 225% to reflect an increased reimbursement rate would be $125,100, raising total reimbursements by $70,000 annually.