2019 Healthcare Reviews
Below are the Certificate of Need healthcare reviews conducted for the year 2019.
2020 Healthcare Reviews
Below are the Certificate of Need healthcare reviews conducted for the year 2020.
Hospital/Acute Care Reviews
Northern Light Health (Mayo)
Acquisition of Control by Northern Light
Healthcare Oversight
Certificate of Need
In Maine, Certificate of Need (CON) is a regulatory program authorized by 22 MRSA Chapter 103-A (PDF) requiring certain types of healthcare providers to obtain state approval prior to making major changes in the healthcare landscape. Changes include:
Rules & Regulations
The Division of Licensing and Certification monitors compliance with a range of State rules and federal regulations and takes action to assure that licensed providers comply with these standards.
All DHHS rules posted on or after January 5, 2023 are available on the DHHS Rulemaking page.
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Contact Us
William Montejo, Director
Division of Licensing & Certification – All Programs
E-mail: DLRS.info@maine.gov
Fax: 1-207-287-5815
Joseph Zamboni, Chief Operating Officer
Division of Licensing & Certification – All Programs
E-mail: DLRS.info@maine.gov
Fax: 1-207-287-5815
About Us
The Division provides regulatory oversight of medical and long-term care facilities in Maine. This includes oversight of the CNA registry, conducting criminal background checks for employers to ensure staff are safe to care for our vulnerable citizens, and investigating allegations of unsafe practices/events in facilities as diverse as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes.
Maine Medicaid State Plan Methodology
The Maine Medicaid State Plan outlines how the Medicaid program is implemented in Maine. The State Plan covers many topics, from program administration to reimbursement, and is updated regularly through State Plan Amendments. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency responsible for overseeing the Medicaid program in each state, including approval of changes to the State Plan.
DHHS Issues RFI to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Jul 7, 2020
Maine DHHS seeks to improve equitable outcomes from its health and human services programs. Today, the Department issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public input on the Department’s organization, grant and contracting processes, and engagement with the diverse communities in Maine.
Limited Benefits
MaineCare offers additional benefits to help Mainers cover the cost of pharmacy and dental services, as well as programs that help with the cost of drugs, private health insurance premiums, and more.