129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 539		LR 1176(02)
	Resolve, To Ensure Appropriate Personal Needs Allowances for Persons Residing in Long-term Care Facilities
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2019-20	FY 2020-21	Projections  FY 2021-22	Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$97,002	$194,003	$194,003	$194,003
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$97,002	$194,003	$194,003	$194,003
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$170,958	$341,917	$341,917	$341,917
Revenue
	Federal Expenditures Fund		$170,958	$341,917	$341,917	$341,917
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $97,002 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $194,003 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the personal needs allowances of residents in nursing facilities from $40 to $50. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the FMAP match.