130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 485 LR 943(01)
An Act To Continue Funding for Home-delivered Meals for Homebound Seniors and To Address Growing Demand
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Claxton of Androscoggin
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $1,500,000 beginning in fiscal year 2021-22 to provide meals to homebound individuals and to leverage all federal funds available.

The department suggests the program receiving the appropriation should be the 0420 - Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services, instead of the 0140 - Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office.