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RESCHEDULED: Public Forum for Providers Interested in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration
The CCBHC public review and comment forum has been rescheduled to November 6, 2024.
MEETING DATE/TIME:
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 9:00AM – 10:30AM
ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK:
Rulemaking
All DHHS rules posted on or after January 5, 2023 are available on the DHHS Rulemaking page.
Proposed Rules
A proposed rule is a draft of a rule that is in the rulemaking process and has been shared with the public for comment. A proposed rule may amend a rule currently in force or may be a new rule.
There are no proposed rules open for comment at this time.
Maine CDC Encourages Tick Bite Prevention This Fall
Ticks remain active as related disease levels climb
AUGUSTA-- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is urging all Maine people and visitors to take steps to protect themselves against tick bites when they spend time outdoors this fall.
Ticks remain active and some tickborne diseases continue to climb in number, with cases this October higher than at the same time last year for anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and hard tick relapsing fever.
Corrected Title for Section 67, Nursing Facility Reform: Revised Draft Rates and Methodologies Presented Materials & Comment Deadline
On October 23, 2024, MaineCare held an online public meeting for Section 67, Nursing Facilities to present the impact of revisions made to the originally proposed draft rates and models. We also explained the transition plan for the new rate model implementation. The revisions were based on public and written comments received following the original proposal in March of 2024. The transition plan factored in the transition funds appropriated by the Legislature.
Section 67, Nursing Facility Reform: Revised Draft Rates and Methodologies Presented Materials & Comment Deadline
On October 23, 2024, MaineCare held an online public meeting for Section 67, Nursing Facilities to present the impact of revisions made to the originally proposed draft rates and models. We also explained the transition plan for the new rate model implementation. The revisions were based on public and written comments received following the original proposal in March of 2024. The transition plan factored in the transition funds appropriated by the Legislature.
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 332; MaineCare Eligibility Manual - Part 2; MC Rule #308A - Eligibility and Verification Changes
The adopted rule updates the MaineCare Eligibility Manual, Part 2, Basic Eligibility Criteria, consistent with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ “2023 Streamlining Medicare Savings Program Enrollment” final rule (89 FR 22780). The adopted rule removes the requirement that applicants apply for other benefits as a condition of MaineCare eligibility.
Survey for HCBS Providers and Interested Parties of Clinical, Therapeutic, Supportive Skills Building, Assistive Technology, Care Coordination and Personal Support Services
Over the last several weeks, the Department with its vendor Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), hosted several interested party engagement meetings to gather important feedback that will inform the rate determination process for certain services under Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, and 102.
Section 107, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs): Revised Draft Rates Public Review and Comment Public Forum
On November 6, 2024, the Department will present revisions to the previously proposed Section 107, PRTF rates and model. Interested parties will have the opportunity to provide public comments.
Meeting Details
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Rate Determination – Present Revisions
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Zoom Information:
https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/85804451656
Meeting ID: 858 0445 1656
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