10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 330; Ch. 330; Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) Program Rules; HOPE Rule 104A - Section 4: Dental Services Update

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10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 330; Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) Rules

Section 4

HOPE Rule 104A - Dental Services Update

The adopted rule effectuates the removal of dental care from the HOPE Program’s financial supports available to the participant due to changes in Maine’s definition of medical services. The Department’s inability to cover a dental expense is tied directly to our federal funding source, the TANF block grant. The adopted rule change updates Section 4(B)(10) – Dental Care to align with Maine’s definition of dental services as a medical service (22 M.R.S. § 3174-F). The adopted rule removes the HOPE Program lifetime limit of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per HOPE participant for dental care because of the prohibition on using TANF funds for medical care in 42 U.S.C. 608(a)(6).

This rule will not have an adverse impact on municipalities or small businesses.

 

Statutory Authority: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1), 3174-F; 3790-A(6)

Effective Date: July 20, 2025

Office: Office for Family Independence

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