Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital estimated to receive more than $5 million in state and federal funds
AUGUSTA, Maine – State Senator Jon Courtney (R-York) voted Tuesday, February 8, 2011 for a Supplemental State Budget which includes repaying an approximate $1.6 million debt Maine government owes Henrietta D. Goodall Hospital.
“Goodall Hospital is a vital part of the greater-Sanford community and Senate District 3,” said Senator Courtney. “We take for granted that our community medical center will always be there, ready to care for our families and loved ones any time of the day or night. But, when Maine government owes hospitals statewide around $400 million dating as far back as 2006, it puts an unacceptable burden on the hospitals and on those of us relying on them.”
“The Supplemental Budget, which I supported, and which the Governor signed yesterday into law, includes a $247.4 million repayment to Maine hospitals using State money and matching federal dollars,” continued Senator Courtney. “That includes approximately $5.8 million of state and federal funds for Goodall Hospital.”
The FY11 Supplemental Budget also:
- Provides money to offset shortfalls in MaineCare, a health insurance program run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The shortfalls are attributed to higher MaineCare enrollment, and also, lapsing one-time federal Stimulus funding available to MaineCare;
- Gives tax relief by having Maine conform to federal income tax changes; and
- Adds an unanticipated $1.1 million to municipal revenue sharing.
The FY 2011 State Supplemental Budget concerns the current Maine State Budget. On Thursday, February 11, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., Maine’s Governor will provide a first glimpse of his proposed State Budget for the next two years during the Governor’s traditional Budget Address.
A summary of the Supplemental FY11 Budget is available for downloading here: http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate_gop/
