Maine DHHS Builds on Key Accomplishments

Nov 11, 2022

As Maine and the nation sort through the results and implications of the election for 2023, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking back at accomplishments over the past four years that will set the stage for further gains during a second term for Governor Janet Mills.

DHHS’ work from 2019 to 2022 has been driven by our mission to advance health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. As the largest state agency, DHHS serves one in three Maine residents.

Rate Update for Seasonal Flu Codes, CR 113145

The Seasonal Flu codes have been updated effective August 1, 2022. See the table below for the new rates.  

Start Date 

End Date 

Procedure Code 

Rate  

8/1/2022 

 

90662 

$69.94 

Maine DHHS Launches Help Me Grow Maine to Connect Families to Resources That Help Young Children Thrive

Nov 11, 2022

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) announced today the launch of Help Me Grow Maine, an initiative to connect Maine families to services and resources that help young children grow up healthy and thriving.  

MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 65

The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage.  This website keeps the proposed rules on file until they are finalized and until the Secretary of State website is updated to reflect the changes.  The MaineCare Benefits Manual is available on-line at the

Correction: Updated E-mail Address – Attention Providers of Section 19 and 96 Services: Supervisory Visit Requirements for Personal Care Agencies

The previous version of this message included an incorrect email address, so we are resending this bulletin.

Personal care agencies currently conducting personal support specialist (PSS) supervision visits remotely must resume in-person visits beginning January 23, 2023. The Department will send out additional e-message reminders closer to the effective date for the change. 

Reminder: Atrezzo Upgrade

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Kepro will upgrade their web-based platform to Atrezzo Next Generation. The Atrezzo Next Generation (ANG) platform is an improved interface with enhanced security features such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).     

Training Plan and Resources     

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