Policy & Planning

Rulemaking

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

• 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 C.M.R. ch. 1, 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 C.M.R. 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.

Adopted Rules

• 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.