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As previously announced, and in alignment with the SPT repeal enacted in P.L. 2023, Chapter 412, Part XXX, (PDF), the Department will remove all documented add-on amounts associated with the service provider tax for MaineCare reimbursements, effective January 1, 2025.
Notice of Agency Waiver Amendment
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services
RULE TITLE OR SUBJECT: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 20, Home and Community Based Services for Adults with Other Related Conditions
WAIVER: ME.0995: Home and Community Based Services for Adults with Other Related Conditions
As previously noticed, MaineCare and its vendor are hosting several engagement sessions with interested parties to obtain important feedback as part of the rate determination process that was initiated in June of 2024, for certain HCBS services.
Effective August 1, 2024, or August 6, 2024, MaineCare updated the seasonal flu codes in alignment with the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS). Please see the table below for the new codes and rates, as well as previous codes that are now end dated. The MaineCare Usual Customary Rates (UCR) Fee Schedule will be updated to reflect this information in the coming weeks.
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Customers served by the Lisbon Water Department are reminded the public drinking water is now considered safe to consume
Kepro:
Kepro Forms and Instructions can be found at www.qualitycareforme.com
Kepro Provider Relations can answer questions at 1-866-521-0027, Option 1 or via email at providerrelationsme@kepro.com
Adolescent Residential Rehabilitation Performance Measures Report:
Enterprise Information System (EIS) is DHHS’ secure, HIPAA-compliant online system for electronic submission of data and forms by Children’s Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) providers. DHHS also uses the EIS to collect data on CBHS programs and service delivery to improve operations and inform future planning.
CBHS Service Providers can access EIS here (Note: EIS only works in Chrome; and the autofill function must be turned off.)
The Office of Child and Family Services utilizes an electronic system of collection of Reportable Events from all OCFS children's providers. The electronic system identified is web-based through the Enterprise Information System (EIS), which is familiar for many providers. This system is also used by the Office of Aging and Disability Services, allowing continuity of information across offices.
Categories that are required to be reported are as follows:
Other Qualified Mental Health Professional (OQMHP) professionals are individuals employed by Children's PNMI providers who have a contract with the Department to provide Children's Residential Treatment services in Maine. These staff may be considered qualified for delivering these services if they meet the requirements set forth by the Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS):