Policy & Planning

Rulemaking

All DHHS rules posted on or after January 5, 2023 are available on the DHHS Rulemaking page.

The Office of Aging and Disability Services rules are contained in DHHS 10-149 (OADS Part 1) and 14-197 (OADS Part 2). Office of MaineCare Services rules are contained on the Policy and Rules page on the MaineCare website.

Listening Sessions

• Licensing Approach for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) and Brain Injury Service Providers - December 2022 (PowerPoint)

  • Licensing Approach for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) and Brain Injury Service Providers - December 2022 (Zoom Recording) Password: GFmm%g^8

• Listening Session on Licensing Approach for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) and Brain Injury Services Providers - September 2023 (PowerPoint)

  • Listening Session on Licensing Approach for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) and Brain Injury Services Providers - September 2023 (Zoom Recording)

• Listening Session on Licensing Approach for Personal Care Agencies (YouTube)

• Rights and Basic Protections for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury

  • Task Force Recommendations (PDF)

  • Rights and Basic Protections for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury (PowerPoint)

  • Rights and Basic Protections for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury (Zoom Recording) Password: gBpsBn$8

• 14-197 C.M.R. Chapter 3, Definition of Mental Retardation and Autism; Appeal Procedure

  • Listening Session (PowerPoint) 

• Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (Word)

  • 14-197 Chapter 5: Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism in Maine (PowerPoint)

  • 14-197 Chapter 5: Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism in Maine (Zoom Recording) Password: ^6rE1Tih

  • 14-197 Chapter 5: Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism in Maine (Zoom Recording) Password: kY4y&QA1

  • 14-197 Chapter 5: Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism in Maine (Zoom Recording) Password:  4!1L.fdc

Proposed Rules

• 14-197 Chapter 5: Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism in Maine
  • Amend 14-197 Ch. 5 (PDF)
  • Interested Party Letter (PDF)
  • Visit the Secretary of State's website for additional information
• Nutrition Services Program (PDF)
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  • Repeal and Replace of 10-149 C.M.R. ch 5, § 65, Nutrition Services with 10-149 C.M.R. ch. 6 § 5, Nutrition Services Program
  • Amend 10-149 C.M.R. ch. 5, Introduction, Table of Contents, Rule History
  • Visit the Secretary of State’s website for additional information
• Home Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults (PDF)
  • AMEND 10-149 C.M.R. ch. 5, Introduction, Table of Contents, Rule History; 
  • REPEAL 10-149 C.M.R. ch. 5, Section 63 (“Section 63”), In-Home and Community Support Services for Elderly and Other Adults; 
  • REPEAL 14-197 C.M.R. ch. 11 (“Chapter 11”), Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services; and
  • REPLACE the Section 63 rule and the Chapter 11 rule with a new Section 63 rule, Home Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults
    • Visit the Secretary of State’s website for additional information 

Adopted Rules

• 10-149 ch. 5, § 63 Home Based Supports and Services for Older and Disabled Adults (Word)
  • Basis Statement (Word)
  • Fact Sheet (Word)
  • MAPA-1 (Word)
  • MAPA-4 (Word)
  • Summary of Comments and Responses (Word)
  • APA Rulemaking Checklist (Word)
• 14-197 ch. 1, (*NEW) Rights and Basic Protections of Persons with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury (PDF)
  • Visit the Secretary of State’s website for additional information
• 14-197 ch. 8, Grievance Process for Persons with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury (PDF)
  • Visit the Secretary of State’s website for additional information
• Repeal of 10-149 C.M.R. ch. 5, § 16, Adult Protective Services: Administration (PDF)
  • Visit the Secretary of State’s website for additional information
• 14-197 C.M.R. ch. 6, Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services (PDF)
  • Visit the Secretary of State’s website for additional information