Group appreciates committee work

To the editor:
    We are writing to show our support and appreciation to the members of the Maine State Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. Recently the State of Maine has had to address budget shortfalls. The Governor’s Proposed Supplemental Budget outlined suggested changes to fiscal policy as well as changes as to how Medicaid Services would be funded. One proposed savings measure was to decrease MaineCare funding by 10 percent. We wish to thank the Health and Human Services Committee for recognizing the significant impact this proposed measure would have, specifically on mental health consumers in the State and the dedicated employees who provide services to them.
    By opposing these proposed budget cuts, the Health and Human Services Committee showed their dedication to ensuring continuing care to those in need. Members of this committee toik a stand for what they believed was right, and because of this they were able to ensure that Maine will continue to receive matching funds from the Federal government. We want to publicly thank members of this committee for their dedication to Maine’s children, their families, and those who are employed in the mental health field.