SNAP 236A - FFY25 Budgeting Figures
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules -Section 999-3
Rule #236A – FFY25 Budgeting Figures
SNAP Rule #234A - ABAWD Geographic Exemptions
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules - Section 999-2
SNAP Rule #234A – ABAWD Geographic Exemptions
Notice of MaineCare 1115 Waiver Application: Substance Use Disorder Care Initiative Amendment
Notice of MaineCare 1115 Waiver Application: Substance Use Disorder Care Initiative Amendment
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services
NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGES: The state is requesting a budget neutrality projection adjustment for two components of the current 1115 Waiver Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care Initiative.
OBH Rulemaking Public Comment Form
There are currently no proposed rules open for public comment.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Comment Deadline Extension
MaineCare is extending the deadline for written comments on the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration draft rate methodology to November 22, 2024, by 11:00 AM. Please see the presented materials notice that followed the public forum, for more information. Comments should be submitted to RateReform.OMS@maine.gov.
Tanning Facilities Rule, 10-144 CMR Ch 223
Maine CDC is adopting amendments to its Tanning Facilities Rule, that include updating the rule to reflect recent changes to Maine statute (22 MRS § 689-A(2)) which prohibit minors from using a tanning device. These amendments protect individuals from the harmful effects of exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning by prohibiting minors from using indoor ultraviolet tanning facilities.
Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 45, Hospital Services
Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services
SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 45, Hospital Services
NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGES: Effective November 2024 the Department plans to amend existing hospital supplemental pool payment amounts to the following:
Pharmacy Providers May Not Refuse Services to a MaineCare Member for Failure to Pay a Copayment
On September 16, 2024, MaineCare sent a message advising pharmacies that copays for pharmacy services would resume effective October 1, 2024, in conjunction with the end of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Survey Re-Opened for HCBS Providers and Interested Parties of Clinical, Therapeutic, Supportive Skills Building, Assistive Technology, Care Coordination and Personal Support Services: Section(s) 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, and 102
The Department is re-opening the survey that was originally launched on October 18, 2024, to increase provider survey participation. Data collected through this process will be a key element in the development of recommendations related to payment rates for certain services covered under Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, and 102. The Department strongly encourages providers and interested parties to complete the survey by the new deadline of November 22, 2024.
Prior Authorization (PA) Requests for Hearing Aids Reminder
Providers who submit PA requests for hearing aids must complete your submission in one of two ways: