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The proposed rule change would remove the asset test, Section 2.1, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024. The proposed rule change is based on a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. § 254-D(4)(B) made by P.L. 2023, ch. 412, Part EEEEE. This rule change is consistent with a recent MaineCare Eligibility Manual proposed rule change which would remove the asset test for all Medicare Savings Plan coverage types. Retroactive rulemaking is permissible under 22 M.R.S. § 42(8) as this update provides a benefit to recipients and applicants.
The proposed rule change will ensure eligibility consistency between the Medicare Savings Program and the Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly Program. The Department will continue to accept DEL applications and render eligibility decisions through existing processes.
The Department anticipates this rulemaking will cost approximately $414,414 in state dollars in SFY 2024 and $2,616,798 in SFY 2025. In SFY 2026 and each subsequent year, the anticipated cost of this rulemaking is $2,983,920 in state dollars.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1) and (8); 254-D(4)(B)
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
Adam Hooper, MaineCare Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 624-4178/Fax: (207) 287-3455
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Email: Adam.Hooper@maine.gov
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