Sec. GG-1. Medicaid reimbursement for hospice care. By April 1, 2002, the Department of Human Services shall adopt rules increasing the reimbursement for hospice care for routine home care services to provide for reimbursement at the level paid under the Medicare program plus an additional 23%. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as provided in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.
Sec. GG-2. Report. By January 1st of each year, the Department of Human Services shall conduct an annual cost benefit analysis to determine savings generated by implementing section 1 of this Part and report the results of the analysis to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.
Sec. GG-3. Appropriation. The following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this Part.
2001-02 2002-03
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers
All Other $44,386 $186,750
Provides funds to increase the reimbursement for hospice care for routine home care services to 23% above the Medicare rate effective April 1, 2002.
Sec. GG-4. Allocation. The following funds are allocated from the Federal Expenditures Fund to carry out the purposes of this Part.
2001-02 2002-03
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers
All Other $87,973 $372,046
Provides funds for the federal match to increase the reimbursement for hospice care for routine home care services to 23% above the Medicare rate effective April 1, 2002.
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