• Read more about Discontinuation of Coverage: Xifaxan (Rifaximin)*

Effective October 1, 2025, the manufacturer of Xifaxan (Rifaximin) will no longer participate in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program which means it will not be covered by MaineCare. Please read below for alternative options.

Patient Assistance Program for Free Medication

Bausch Health Companies, Inc. offers a patient assistance program aimed at supplying free medication, including Xifaxan, to eligible patients who do not have coverage under their Medicaid pharmacy benefit.  

• Read more about Feedback Encouraged to Shape Application for Federal Funding to Support Rural Health

The State of Maine announced yesterday that it will apply for funding through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and launched a public feedback process to help shape its application.  

• Read more about State of Maine to Apply for Rural Health Transformation Program Funding

State invites feedback to shape application for federal funding to bolster rural health

AUGUSTA-- The State of Maine announced today that it is launching a robust public engagement process to apply for funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a new Federal initiative to bolster rural health care providers.

• Read more about 10-144 CMR chapter 276, Rules For Influenza Agent Distribution Report

The Department is proposing to repeal 10-144 CMR chapter 276, Rules For Influenza Agent Distribution Report, established January 27, 2008. The rule is obsolete following the repeal of 22 MRS § 1065 which eliminated reporting requirements specific to influenza immunization agents sold, shipped or otherwise distributed in the State of Maine. (PL 2011 c. 320).

Date, time and location of PUBLIC HEARING (if any): Not scheduled. A public hearing may be requested by contacting the person identified below for this filing. (5 MRS § 8052).

• Read more about 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Sections 111-5 and 111-7

10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Sections 111-5 and 111-7

EMERGENCY RULE: SNAP Rule #240E – ABAWD Update

• Read more about 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Section 999-3

10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Section 999-3

SNAP Rule #237 – FFY 26 Budgeting Figures

• Read more about Comment on the Rural Health Transformation Program

The State of Maine seeks public input to inform its Rural Health Transformation Program plan and application. The State is committed to pursuing an expeditious approach that directs these time-limited funds to areas that improve the health of rural communities through innovation and collaboration.

Public comments through the form below will be accepted through October 1, 2025.

• Read more about Attention Referents of Section 97 Appendix E Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI) Services

Effective September 16, 2025, referrals for Section 97, Appendix E, PNMI Services will not undergo clinical review until referents submit all required documentation through the Atrezzo system. Acentra will place incomplete referrals on an administrative hold for up to seven days.

Ensuring Referral Processing

• Read more about Section 31, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs): Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) Implementation Plan CR134712

As previously noticed, MaineCare is increasing all in-state FQHC rates to reflect a 1.0% COLA.

MaineCare will implement new rates for billing when funding for this COLA is available to the Department on September 24, 2025. New rates will be effective retroactively to July 1, 2025.

• Read more about Section 97, Appendix C, Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) Implementation Plan CR 134858

As previously noticed, MaineCare is adjusting the RCF direct care rates to reflect a 1.0% COLA.

MaineCare will implement new rates for billing when funding for this COLA is available to the Department on September 24, 2025. New rates will be effective retroactively to July 1, 2025.