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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.
As a follow up to the notice on April 14, 2023, the Department has updated the
MaineCare’s Delivery System Reform Unit (DSRU) will be holding a PCPlus Open Office Hour on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 12PM. The purpose of the Open Office Hour is to provide an accessible online venue for PCPlus providers to come and ask MaineCare questions regarding the PCPlus model. During the Open Office Hour, we will also discuss the April 1, 2024 requirements for Tier 2 and Tier 3 PCPlus practices regarding hiring or contracting with community health workers and community-based organizations.
Nov 11, 2023
Today, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released updated data on the resumption of MaineCare (Medicaid) eligibility reviews after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, known as “unwinding.” This update is available on the MaineCare Renewals Data Dashboard and is based on more current data than reflected in previous months’ updates.
Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal
Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R., Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM), Chapter II, Section 71, National Diabetes Prevention Program
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER:
CONCISE SUMMARY:
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
Effective September 19, 2019, MaineCare began covering abortion services that are not eligible for reimbursement from Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is important to submit claims with information that identifies the service because this service is only covered by State funds.
The National Clinician Consultation Center offers free guidance on occupational and non-occupational exposure to HIV seven days a week. Call (888) 448-4911.
On October 31, 2023, the Department with its vendor provided training to interested stakeholders on the CCBHC PPS cost report, via Zoom. The data submitted will support the ongoing development of this new service for which a rate determination process was initiated earlier this year.