• Read more about Survey Deadline Reminder and Updated Questions & Answers for HCBS: Specific to Clinical, Therapy, Care Coordination, Supportive Skills Building, Assistive Technology & Personal Support Services

As previously noticed, MaineCare and our vendor, Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) are conducting a survey to collect information from providers and interested parties about certain services under Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, and 102. The survey will further inform this rate determination process. This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming survey deadline on November 1, 2024.

• Read more about MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 43, Hospice Services

Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 43, Hospice Services

ADOPTED RULE NUMBER:

CONCISE SUMMARY:  

The Department of Health and Human Services (the “Department”) adopts this rule to amend MaineCare Benefits Manual Chapter II, Section 43: Hospice Services.

• Read more about CoverME.gov's Fourth Annual Open Enrollment Begins November 1

Mainers without health coverage may enroll through CoverME.gov to receive financial savings on high quality health insurance

• Read more about 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: 

Webinar Registration - Zoom 

• Read more about 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.

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• Read more about 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.

• Read more about 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.  

• Read more about 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.  

• Read more about 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.

• Read more about 10-144 CMR Ch 113 Assisted Housing Licensing Rule

This rulemaking repeals and replaces the current rule in force, 10-144 CMR Ch. 113, Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs. The rule in force consists of ten parts, governing Assisted Living programs, four levels of Residential Care Facilities, four levels of Private Non-Medical Institutions, and Infection Prevention and Control. The proposed rule replaces those ten parts with two parts, Part A, Assisted Living Programs, and Part B, Residential Care Facilities.