Atrezzo Upgrade
On Monday, November 7, 2022, Kepro upgraded 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). The original Atrezzo platform will be deactivated on March 1, 2023, at which time only the ANG platform will be active for use by providers.
Final CY 2023 MaineCare Rate Determination Schedule released
The Department has released the Final MaineCare Rate Determination Schedule for Calendar Year (CY) 2023, as well as a letter from MaineCare Director Michelle Probert providing detail on the Department decisions on key priorities for the CY 2023 schedule.
Billing Requirement for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Rural Health Centers (RHC), Indian Health Services (IHS), and School Health Centers Reminder
As a reminder, the edit that posts on claims submitted with a T1015 service code and no paid encounter service(s) will deny the T1015 claim line. An e-message from August 12, 2021, describes this edit.
Billing Requirement for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Rural Health Centers (RHC), Indian Health Services (IHS), and School Health Centers Reminder
As a reminder, the edit that posts on claims submitted with a T1015 service code and no paid encounter service(s) will deny the T1015 claim line. An e-message from August 12, 2021, describes this edit.
Attention Providers of Section 17 and Section 92 Services, Hold for Service Referral Provider Training
Kepro, in collaboration with the Office of Behavioral Health, is hosting a training on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 9:00 AM. This training will review the process for submitting a hold for service referral in Atrezzo for members who cannot immediately be served in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Community Integration (CI) or Behavioral Health Homes (BHH) services.
Application Fee for 2023 Reminder, CR 114074
Effective January 1, 2023, in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and & Medicaid Services (CMS) application fee requirements, MaineCare’s provider enrollment application fee will increase to $688 per enrollment application. This increase will apply to new, reactivating, or revalidating providers, or when adding new service locations to an existing enrollment. You can pay the application fee by credit or debit card at the time of application submission.
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Maine DHHS Announces Additional Heating Cost Relief for Vulnerable Low-Income Residents
Dec 12, 2022
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today announced additional heating cost relief to help older Mainers with low income pay for high energy costs, complementing Governor Mills’ Emergency Winter Energy Relief Plan.