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132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 791 |
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LR 897(01) |
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An Act Regarding
Children with Behavioral Health Needs Awaiting Placement in Residential Care
Facilities |
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Preliminary Fiscal
Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Baldacci of Penobscot |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2025-26 |
FY 2026-27 |
Projections FY 2027-28 |
Projections FY 2028-29 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$9,457,368 |
$15,914,735 |
$15,914,735 |
$15,914,735 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$9,457,368 |
$15,914,735 |
$15,914,735 |
$15,914,735 |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$6,847,036 |
$13,694,071 |
$13,694,071 |
$13,694,071 |
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Federal Block Grant Fund |
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$311,997 |
$623,994 |
$623,994 |
$623,994 |
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| Revenue |
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Federal Expenditures Fund |
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$6,847,036 |
$13,694,071 |
$13,694,071 |
$13,694,071 |
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Federal Block Grant Fund |
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$311,997 |
$623,994 |
$623,994 |
$623,994 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of
$9,457,368 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $15,914,735 in fiscal year 2026-27 to
reimburse hospitals beginning January 1, 2026 for MaineCare eligible children
who are in hospital emergency rooms awaiting placement in a children's
residential facility and to develop 3 crisis centers for children and
adolescents with high levels of behavioral health needs and awaiting
placement in a children's residential facility or community service. Federal
Expenditures Fund and Federal Block Grant Fund allocations will also be
required for the FMAP match for reimbursement to hospitals. |
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