• Read more about Optional HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment Training for Providers attending MaineCare Delivery System Reform (DSR) Regional Forums

You have the opportunity to attend an optional, in-person HIV Prevention Training at the Brewer and Portland forum locations for the following providers who will attend the forums:

• Read more about Tips to Reduce Browntail Moth Hair Exposure During Fall Outdoor Activities

AUGUSTA–The Department of Health and Human Services' Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service (MFS), and 211 Maine remind residents and visitors to protect themselves from browntail moth hairs this fall.

• Read more about HIV Prevention for Medical Practitioners

The Department is offering a series of HIV focused webinars. The first, led by Dr. Stephen Rawlings, covers the latest in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) including a review of the twice-yearly injectable PrEP drug Yeztugo.

Dr. Rawlings, a MaineHealth practitioner, is Board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. He seeks opportunities to teach at all levels so that we can all enjoy the best medical care possible.

• Read more about Registration is Open for the MaineCare 2025 Delivery System Reform Forums

Registration is now open for MaineCare's annual forums for Accountable Communities (AC), Behavioral Health Homes (BHH), Community Care Teams (CCT) including HOME providers, MaineMOM, Opioid Health Homes (OHH), Primary Care Plus (PCPlus) providers, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).

• Read more about ASPIRE-TANF Rule #29P - LIFT

10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 607; ASPIRE-TANF Program Rule – All Sections

ASPIRE Rule #29P - LIFT

PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The proposed rule changes would update the ASPIRE-TANF Program rules to ensure services provided are trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate and consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. §§ 3762(A-1), 3788, and 3790 made by P.L. 2021, Chapter 648 Part 5.

• Read more about SNAP Rule #242P - Income and Deductions Update

10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Sections 555-4 and 555-5

SNAP Rule #242P – Income and Deductions Update

• Read more about SNAP Rule #240P - ABAWD Update

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

SNAP Rule #240P – ABAWD Update

PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department proposes routine technical changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to ensure compliance with H.R. 1-the Budget Reconciliation Act signed into law and effective on July 4, 2025.

• Read more about TANF Rule #126P - Income Exclusions

10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – Chapter III

TANF Rule #126P – Income Exclusions

• Read more about MaineCare Data & Reporting

Members at a Glance

The MaineCare Members at a Glance report summarizes enrollment and claims d

• Read more about Elimination of Mailing Paper Remittance Advice (RA) and Reduction of Paper Checks, CR 132320

Paper RAs

This fall, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) will eliminate the mailing of all paper RAs to providers. This is a cost-saving initiative for the department. We encourage those receiving paper RAs to reference the electronic PDF versions posted on the Health PAS Online Portal. Advantages of using the PDF version include easier member and claim searching and access to previous RAs.