131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 997 LR 1199(02)
Resolve, to Reduce Workforce Barriers for Mental Health Professionals in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $459,749 $920,502 $920,988 $920,988
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $459,749 $920,502 $920,988 $920,988
Federal Expenditures Fund $753,197 $1,505,443 $1,504,982 $1,504,982
Federal Block Grant Fund $41,315 $82,577 $82,552 $82,552
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $753,197 $1,505,443 $1,504,982 $1,504,982
Federal Block Grant Fund $41,315 $82,577 $82,552 $82,552
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $459,749 in fiscal year 2023-24 and $920,502 in fiscal year 2024-25 for the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 28 and Section 65 to change the educational requirements for all behavioral health professionals providing services for children. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations are also included for the FMAP match.