PART RR

Sec. RR-1. MaineCare Katie Beckett restructuring. The Department of Health and Human Services shall restructure the method by which it provides services to persons eligible for MaineCare services under the Katie Beckett option authorized by the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 to achieve savings in the most equitable manner. The department shall consult with stakeholders before implementing any changes under this section.

Sec. RR-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (Formerly DHS)

Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147

Initiative: Deappropriates funds for savings to be achieved by restructuring the method of providing services under the MaineCare Katie Beckett option.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($500,000) ($1,500,000)

__________ ____________

GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($500,000) ($1,500,000)

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other ($866,120) ($2,543,127)

__________ ____________

FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($866,120) ($2,543,127)

PART SS

Sec. SS-1. Savings from vacant positions. The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services shall work with executive branch departments and agencies statewide to achieve annual savings of $500,000 in fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07 by managing vacant positions.

Sec. SS-2. Transfer from Salary Plan. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Controller shall transfer $1,000,000 no later than June 30, 2006 from the General Fund Salary Plan program to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund.