COVID-19 Therapeutics Transition to Commercial Market, and UPDATE on COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage
In a letter released October 27, 2023, the U.S.
RESCHEDULED: Draft Rate Model Public Review and Comment for Providers of Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institutions (PNMI), Appendix D, Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Services
MaineCare has identified a new date and time for the Section 97, App D, TFC, Draft Rate Model Public Review and Comment forum.
PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
Deadline Extended for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Cost Report Submissions
The deadline for cost report submissions has been extended from December 1, 2023, to December 15, 2023, for providers interested in being considered for the CCBHC Demonstration Program. Cost reports should be submitted to CCBHC_DHHS@maine.gov.
Maine DHHS Recognizes Maine Adoptive Families During National Adoption Month
AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) is recognizing November as National Adoption Month by highlighting the vital role that adoptive parents play in creating safe and stable homes for Maine children. In 2022, 413 children in Maine were adopted and provided permanency by resource (foster), kin and adoptive parents.
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 94, EPSDT
Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal
Maine CDC Announces Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Falmouth Restaurant
Potentially exposed patrons and staff are encouraged to contact a health care provider
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Falmouth food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can spread through person-to-person contact or by consuming contaminated food or water.
Child Safety and Family Well-Being
Together, we can keep children safe by keeping families strong.
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Child Welfare Action Network have partnered on Maine's Child Safety and Family Well-Being Plan.
Interprofessional Codes for Medication Management Providers
Medication management providers and other treating providers of Section 65 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM) may deliver and bill MaineCare for interprofessional consultations in alignment with MBM Chapter 1, Section 4.04-2(B).
Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Audit
Empower AI is currently requesting medical records from providers. Please be advised that this is a legitimate request and is part of the federally mandated PERM audit.
Attention Providers: Survey to Help Identify Programs that Support Children and Families in Maine
To better understand more about existing programs within communities that help children and families in Maine, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Maine Child Welfare Action Network are partnering with Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago.