• Read more about Attention Providers of Sections 67, Nursing Facility (NF), 97, Residential Care Facility (RCF or PNMI Appendix C), and 2, Adult Family Care Homes (AFCH) 

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Submission Management System (SMS) will be down from 5:00 pm on March 30, 2022 until 8:00 am April 4, 2022.

• Read more about Attention Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Providers: New Rates for Ostomy Equipment and Supplies

Yesterday, March 23, 2022, we updated the rates for ostomy equipment and supplies in MIHMS retroactive to March 1, 2022. In alignment with the intent of P.L. 2021, Ch.

• Read more about Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption: 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

AGENCY:  Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

• Read more about Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption: 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

• Read more about Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption: 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

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

• Read more about Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder

AGENCY:  Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

• Read more about Reimbursement for COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, and Vaccination Services for Uninsured Individuals 

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the following updates regarding submission of claims to the HRSA Uninsured Program for COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccination services for uninsured individuals:  

• Read more about Attention Providers of Sections 18, 19, 20, 21 and 29: Appendix K Provisions to Maine’s Home and Community-Based Waiver Programs Extended 

Service Caps and Related Provisions Extended Through June 30, 2022 

Appendix K to Maine’s Home and Community-Based Services 1915(c) waiver programs provides flexibility to operate waiver programs during an emergency. Maine’s Appendix K and amendments may be found on the Medicaid.gov website.   

• Read more about Integrating Care for Perinatal Populations with Opioid Use Disorder Online Webinar

Please join us for a virtual information session about a new MaineCare service called MaineMOM. MaineMOM is a team-based and integrated model of health care connecting perinatal services and substance use treatment for pregnant and postpartum people. This information session will focus on proposed MaineMOM services, provider qualifications, and reimbursement.

• Read more about Integrating Care for Perinatal Populations with Opioid Use Disorder Online Webinar 

Please join us for a virtual information session about a new MaineCare service called MaineMOM. MaineMOM is a team-based and integrated model of health care connecting perinatal services and substance use treatment for pregnant and postpartum people. This information session will focus on proposed MaineMOM services, provider qualifications, and reimbursement.