Discontinued Laboratory Codes Related to COVID-19, CR 117890
On May 10, 2023, CMS updated the Laboratories: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19 document found on the CMS Coronavirus waivers and flexibilities web page.
Delay of Remittance Advice (RAs) on the HealthPAS Portal
There is a delay with posting this week’s posting of the paper and PDF Remittance Advices (RAs) on the HealthPAS Online Portal. We are working to correct the issue and will notify you when the RAs are available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Update on Verbal Consent in Place of Signatures: End of Public Health Emergency (PHE)
During the COVID-19 PHE, the Department issued guidance to providers allowing verbal consent in place of wet signatures, except where a signature is specifically required through federal regulation.
Attention: Section 28 Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Providers, CR 117818
Earlier this year, the Department made changes to Section 28 rates and modifier combinations as a result of recent rate studies conducted in relation to P.L. 2021 Ch. 398, Pt. AAAA; Ch. 635, Pt JJJ; and Ch. 639.
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Attention Section 25 Providers: Learn How to Bill for Interpreter Services
On Monday, June 5, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, MaineCare will host a public forum for Section 25, Dental Services providers to learn how to bill for interpreter services and comply with relevant requirements.
Zoom Meeting link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/88509241238
Meeting ID: 885 0924 1238
Please contact Jane Brann, Provider Relations Specialist, with any questions.
Maine CDC Recognizes Hepatitis Awareness Month
AUGUSTA - The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) recognizes May as Hepatitis Awareness Month and urges Maine residents to take precautions, get vaccinated, get tested and, if necessary, seek care.
10-144 C.M.R. 332; MaineCare Eligibility Manual, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and Chart 7; Rule #301 - Certain MAGI and CHIP Coverage Group Changes
The purpose of this rule is to provide continuing MaineCare coverage for parents, of children in the custody of the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), who are actively participating in family reunification. The proposed rule also removes exclusions, lock-out periods, and premiums for Cub Care and increases the Federal Poverty Level (FLP) to 208% for all children. The proposed rule changes increase access to health insurance coverage.
MaineCare Cost of Living Adjustments
MaineCare is increasing reimbursement rates for certain services in the policy sections listed below, through a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as directed by Maine PL 2021, Ch.
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Trainings and Forums
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.