130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 673 LR 1953(03)
An Act To Create the Insulin Safety Net Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $220,143 $0 $0 $0
Transfers
Other Special Revenue Funds $4,948 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocations totaling $220,143 in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to conduct the required evaluation on barriers to obtaining insulin and whether existing programs adequately address the needs of individuals with diabetes in the State . 
Of this amount, a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $217,669 is provided to the Licensing and Enforcement program in fiscal year 2021-22 to contract with 2 consultants experienced in healthcare data research and analysis to manage the study and facilitate the collection and evaluation of data and preparation of the written report.  In addition, a one-time Other Special Revenue Funds allocation of $2,474 is provided in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Administrative Services Division for technology-related costs.  The Office of Professional and Occupational Licensing will transfer funds from its Licensing and Enforcement program (which includes funds for the Maine Board of Pharmacy) to the Administrative Services Division to fund the allocations.