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This is a follow-up to our e-message on April 6, 2023, that stated MaineCare has delayed the application of the true PBA portion of the monthly population-based payment to PCPlus practices. PCPlus practices will continue to receive the standard PBA until further notice.
This notification is a reminder for providers to use the correct and current Vendor Activation form when establishing or updating an account with the State of Maine's accounting system. This form is now available to download within the Provider Enrollment Application (PEA) under the Supporting Documents screen.
MaineCare temporarily excluded Hospice services from EVV requirements as of March 15, 2023.
Aligning with the adoption of the MBM, Chapter II, Section 60, Medical Supplies and DME rule, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) will be updating the criteria sheets used when submitting a request for PA. The criteria sheets will be located on the HealthPAS portal as of October 31, 2023, using the path MaineCare Information>Manual, Forms, and Criteria Sheets and are as follows:
The Office of MaineCare Services academic detailing partner, Maine Independent Clinical Information Service (MICIS), offers one-page non-commercial infographics that share key points for pharmacologic RSV prophylaxis in first, second, and third generations: adults over 60, pregnant people, and infants, respectively. The infographics can be accessed following the links below:
The EVV requirements for Home Health providers delivering services under Section 40 were implemented on January 1, 2023.
We continue to offer weekly provider and aggregator trainings. All trainings are online via Microsoft Teams.
NOTE: The Absorb training system has been updated to allow providers to register for trainings more than once.
EVV Training Schedule
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are behavioral health organizations that provide a broad range of community behavioral health services. CCBHCs focus on coordinated care and use of evidence-based practices for individuals across their lifespan, regardless of their ability to pay.
Oct 10, 2023
As Open Enrollment approaches on November 1, 2023, Maine residents can get an early look at 2024 health insurance options that meet their needs and budgets
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace (OHIM) announced today that Maine people can now visit CoverME.gov to preview quality health plans for 2024 in advance of Open Enrollment, which begins on November 1, 2023.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) declared a national public health emergency (PHE) and relaxed certain requirements ensuring the health and safety and continued access to healthcare services for Medicaid members.
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Portland 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.
The individual worked during their infectious period at Green Elephant Bistro, 608 Congress St., Portland on the following dates: