COVID-19 Vaccines for Fall 2023 Claim Submission Update
On October 23, 2023, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) sent a bulletin regarding the coverage of COVID-19 vaccines.
Attention Section 67, Nursing Facilities (NFs): Extension of Extraordinary Circumstance Allowance (ECA) Application Deadline
The Department is extending the deadline for ECA application submissions to November 3, 2023.
NFs must apply to receive payment under this initiative.
Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual
Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services
SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 60, Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the proposed rules on file until they are finalized and until the Secretary of State website is updated to reflect the changes. The MaineCare Benefits Manual is available on-line at the Secretary of State’s website.
Attention Section 25, Dental Service Providers: Rate Determination Kickoff Meeting
Earlier this month, MaineCare provided notice that it had initiated a rate determination for Section 25 Dental Services, pursuant to P.L. 2021, Ch. 639. We will rebase the existing benchmarks, so they reflect the most recent data for the payer source.
Maine DHHS Encourages Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston to Reach Out for Mental Health Support
AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages anyone affected by the violence in Lewiston to reach out and connect with behavioral health support. Incidents of mass violence can lead to a range of emotional reactions, including anxiety, fear, anger, despair, and a sense of helplessness that may begin immediately or in the days or weeks following the event.
Seek help immediately if you or someone you know is talking about suicide, feelings of hopelessness or unbearable pain, or about being a burden to others.
Attention Licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Providers
Acentra Health, in collaboration with the Office of Behavioral Health, would like to provide an update on Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) submissions in the Atrezzo system.
Behavioral Health Resources for Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston
Maine people affected by the violence in Lewiston are encouraged to reach out and connect with behavioral health support. Incidents of mass violence can lead to a range of emotional reactions, including anxiety, fear, anger, despair and a sense of helplessness that may begin immediately or in the days or weeks following the event.
Tragedies may also cause people to turn to substance use, putting themselves and others at risk.
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 60, Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment
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, Chapter II, Section 60, Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment
ADOPTED RULE NUMBER:
CONCISE SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available for Section 19 Home and Community Based Services for Older and Disabled Adult Caregivers
The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity scheduled to begin October 26, 2023. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.