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Adult Mental Health

• Community Service Networks (CSNs) - Coordinate services among network providers
• Housing Resources - Assist persons in securing safe, decent, and affordable housing of their choice
• Integrated Care for Co-occurring Conditions (COSII) - work with providers to integrate care, we provide extensive training and technical support, and we work with consumer and provider committees to change policies and procedures at the state level
• PASRR - Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Manual
• Rights and Legal Issues - Information regarding the legal rights of individuals receiving mental health services
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Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disability

• Adult Protection Services - Reportable events procedures
• Community Case Management - Providing information on case management services to adults with mental retardation and autism
• DSP Curriculum - Fact sheet for statewide curriculum for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in adult mental retardation services
• Maine Published Rates - Cost items associated with each component of the rate model; definition for agency and independent contract status, and; the rate structure for various services
• PCP Forms – The PCP Data Collection Form is a data collection tool
• Protocol/Guidelines - Provide guidance to BH staff and Provider agencies as to the expectations and limits that must be recognized relative to the use and funding of Employment and vacancies in group living arrangements.
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Behavioral Health

• Behavioral Health Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Resources - Numerous national resources providing information regarding evidence-based practices and the use of research and data to promote quality mental health services
• EIS - This secure, HIPAA compliant application is geared toward treatment data collection to manage the data for the Mental Health, Developmental Services and Children's Behavioral Health clients of the department. Demographics, treatment plans, Developmental Service member specific rates, progress notes and wait list information are a few of the areas this application focuses on. Enterprise Information System (EIS) Training
• Integrated Care for Co-occurring Conditions (COSII) - work with providers to integrate care, we provide extensive training and technical support, and we work with consumer and provider committees to change policies and procedures at the state level
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Children

• Chafee Foster Care Independence Program - A program for older youth in the custody, or continued care of the Department of Health and Human Services. Includes State Plan and policy information.
• Child Abuse Action Network - A multi-disciplinary, public and private sector committee committed to enhancing the professional and public response to child abuse in Maine.
  • See also Child Abuse Reports
• Child Care Providers - Information on the requirements to become a Child Care Provider in Maine. Includes links to training resources, licensing requirements, and more.
• Child Welfare Services Practice Model - Providing an overview of Child and Family Services' practice model in providing services to families and the community.
• Children's Behavioral Health - Includes information on eligibility, forms, services and supports, policies and procedures, assessment, licensing
  • Child and Family Behavioral Health Treatment or Community Based Treatment for Children without Permanency (65M&N) - Information for service providers and families about the service and the Targeted Case Managers of families who decide there is a need for referral of this service. It has information about the service, all the forms for referral as well as the required assessment tool for determining need (CAFAS).
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  Integrated Care for Co-occurring Conditions (COSII) - work with providers to integrate care, we provide extensive training and technical support, and we work with consumer and provider committees to change policies and procedures at the state level
• Levels of Care - The process for assessing the service needs of all Maine children currently in foster care and new children entering foster care.
• Maine Children's Cabinet - Interdepartmental initiative creating and promoting coordinated policies and service delivery systems that support children, families and communities.
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Elderly

• Nursing Facilities Transfers Portal - Web based form for submitting patient transfer information.
• Office of Elder Services provider page - Information and resources for providers of services to the elderly, including nursing facilities, home health agencies, Personal Care Assistants, Private Duty Nursing, etc.
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Financial Management

• Accounts Payable Research
  An on-line form for general inquiries about the status of an Accounts Payable

General

• Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services - Responsible for licensing medical and long term care facilities, assisted living, residential care, Private Non-Medical Institutions, mental health service providers, substance abuse agencies, and programs and services to children. The Division is also responsible for regulation of health care facilities and providers under the Certificate of Need Act, the Hospital Cooperation Act and laws pertaining to Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
• Division of Purchases (State) - Resources for providers doing business with the State of Maine. Includes forms, RFP information, policy, rules and more.
• Purchased Services (DHHS) - Responsible for managing service agreements with DHHS, providing technical assistance, and and providing information about contract management to Department staff, providers, consumers and interested viewers.
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Language Access

• Language Access Requirements - Information on Language Access Requirements for providers of services for DHHS

MaineCare Services

• Main Provider page - Provides links to a variety of resources, including Provider Enrollment, billing instructions, policy, rules, forms, electronic billing, etc.
• Become a MaineCare Provider - information and forms you need to become a MaineCare (Medicaid) provider in Maine.
• Pharmacy Unit - State of Maine - In the Pharmacy Unit of DHHS, we provide Members with information on Prescription Drug Plans. We keep Members, Pharmacies, and Healthcare providers up-to-date on changes in policy and regulations. If you have a question or need assistance with your drug plan or a policy. Includes the MaineCare Preferred Drug List.
• MaineCare Benefits Manual (Secretary of State's Office)
• MaineCare Benefits Manual - Updates - Proposed, Recently Adopted, Emergency and Other rules related to MaineCare
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