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Hospitals that are billing for services provided in Distinct Psychiatric units or Distinct SUD units with a service start date on or after July 1, 2023, should bill for services correctly to receive appropriate reimbursement.
In October of 2023, the Department began the annual process of establishing a Rate Determination Schedule for the coming calendar year (CY) 2024, pursuant to M.R.S. Title 22, §3173-J. In alignment with statute, the process consisted of public presentation and consultation with the Technical Advisory Panel (the TAP), which allowed for public comment. This was followed by a meeting with the Rate System Sub-Committee for discussion and advisement on the proposed schedule, and a written comment period for interested stakeholders. We thank all who contributed.
This bulletin provides notice that the Department has initiated a Rate Determination Process* for Section 93, OHH and a new Health Home Model for other SUDs. The Office of MaineCare Services will be conducting this rate determination. New rates are being determined pursuant to Public Law 2021, Ch.
This bulletin provides notice that the Department has initiated a Rate Determination Process* for Community Paramedicine, a new service tentatively planned to be incorporated into Section 5 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual: Ambulance Services. The Office of MaineCare Services will be conducting this rate determination.
As Lyme cases reach record levels, ticks remain active
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine residents and visitors to remain vigilant against tick bites this winter, as the number of Lyme disease cases continues to rise and ticks remain active above freezing temperatures.
The Maine CDC has reported a record number of Lyme disease cases so far in 2023, with 2,706 cases as of December 7, 2023. The Maine CDC has also reported a record five cases of Powassan in 2023.
Effective October 28, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) quarterly updates are complete in MIHMS.
The following CMS documents provide the details of the APC updates:
You are invited to a provider enrollment presentation and listening session where the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) and Gainwell Technologies will deliver presentations on enrollment and listen to any comments from providers, including ideas for potential solutions to challenges. The objectives of this session include:
Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services
SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 67, Nursing Facility Services
NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGES: The Department plans to submit a State Plan Amendment in the near future identifying the following:
The MaineCare team is working to develop a MaineCare logo that will be used to strengthen our identity when we engage with stakeholders and assist in outreach in our communities.
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