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The adoption of this final rule effectuates many changes required by state statute and federal regulation. The adopted rule aligns Maine policy with various federal waivers and options. The adopted rule makes non-substantive changes to improve the readability and inclusivity of the manual and reduces the use of stigma inducing language.
Feb 2, 2023
Maine is making progress in restoring access to a range of long-term support services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Second Annual Report on Efforts and Progress in Implementing the Recommendations of the Commission to Study Long-term Care Workforce Issues (PDF). This new report shows actions taken in the face of the significant challenges posed by the pandemic as well as preliminary results.
The federal deadline to implement the EVV requirements for Home Health providers delivering services under Section 40 and Hospice providers delivering services under Section 43 happened January 1, 2023.
We continue to offer weekly provider and aggregator trainings and forums. All trainings and forums are online via Microsoft Teams.
Mobile Crisis Response Redesign: Public Review and Provider Survey Discussion
MaineCare is holding an online public meeting on February 24, 2023, to present a draft redesigned mobile crisis response service model along with the rationale for the recommended model. In addition to the presentation of the draft service model, DHHS’s rate determination vendor, Burns & Associates, will present a data collection process and survey to be completed by providers of crisis response services.
As mentioned in the notice on February 2, 2023, the Department now has available the Behavioral Health Rate FAQ document on billing and authorizations for services for Sections 28 and 65.
As mentioned in the notice on February 2, 2023, the Department now has available the Behavioral Health Rate FAQ document on billing and authorizations for services for Sections 28 and 65.
Learn more about the long history of Riverview Psychiatric Center, formerly the Augusta Mental Health Institute.
Feb 2, 2023
Today, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Plan for Maine (PDF) to improve the continuum of behavioral health services available to Maine people from childhood throughout the lifespan.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is excited to announce the creation of a Service Locator Tool hosted on Bamboo Health’s TreatmentConnection.com. The Tool will improve access to substance use and mental health treatment. The goal is to publicly launch this tool in spring 2023.
There is NO COST to your agency to participate in this initiative. To learn more about this and how to onboard to the platform, we encourage you to attend an orientation event listed below.
