• Read more about Jamestown Canyon Virus Detected in York County

Maine CDC urges precautions to avoid mosquito bites

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced today that mosquitoes in the York County town of Wells have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV).

This is the first mosquito pool -- a group of one to 50 mosquitoes collected as part of regular testing -- from Maine to test positive for JCV since 2019. There are currently no known human cases of JCV or any other locally-acquired mosquito-borne illnesses in Maine this year.

• Read more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Maine DHHS

Maine DHHS employs over 3,000 people who work in 16 offices across our state to provide services to over one third of Maine residents. In 2021, the Department published A Strategic Plan to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (PDF) and re-launched the Office of Population Health Equity at Maine CDC.

• Read more about MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal

AGENCY:  Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 29, Allowances for Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

PROPOSED RULE NUMBER:

• Read more about MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 29, Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal

AGENCY:  Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 29, Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

PROPOSED RULE NUMBER:

• Read more about Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Phase 2 Trainings

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.  

• Read more about MaineCare Job Openings

MaineCare will now send notices of job opportunities periodically through our General, All Services e-message list. All positions are located in Augusta, Maine.

We are accepting applications for the following state positions:

• Policy Planner, closes August 28, 2023
• Director of Policy, closes August 30, 2023

• Read more about ​Reminder: Please Use Correct DEA Number During Enrollment Process

Providers must enter the correct DEA number during the enrollment process. This includes new, reactivations, revalidations, and maintenance cases. DEA numbers have a specific format requirement of two (2) letters followed by seven (7) numbers. This format verifies the number’s validity and reveals the prescriber. Please do not deviate from this format when entering DEA data.    

• Read more about Update: Guidance for Psychiatric Hospitals Seeking Prior Authorization (PA) for Mental Health Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Services

On June 4, 2023 the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) notified providers of IOP services regarding the upcoming requirement to submit a PA through the Atrezzo system operated by Acentra Health (formally Kepro) and adhere to the substantive standards set forth in MBM, Chapter II, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services.  

• Read more about E-Bulletins Webpage Update: How to Sign up, and New Formatting

Please send this message to anyone in your organization who may also want to receive important notices from us.   

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• Read more about MaineCare in Education: New Resources and Updated MaineCare in Education 2023 Guide​

The Office of MaineCare Services has updated the MaineCare in Education web page.      

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