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We recommend families begin by reaching out to their child's care coordinator or case manager. If your child does not have one, families can submit a Single Assessment Help Request Form and a member of the CBHS team will reach out within 3 business days to help.
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the 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.
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the 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.
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the 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.
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the 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.
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the 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.
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the 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.
For families of children with behavioral health disabilities who are at risk of out-of-home treatment, accessing the right services can be confusing. The Single Assessment is a new process designed to transform how children and families access medium-to high-intensity behavioral health services.
Jan 1, 2026
In November 2024, the State of Maine and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a Settlement Agreement focused on Children’s Behavioral Health Services.
At its core, the Agreement strengthens and expands the focus on early identification, standardized assessment, coordinated service planning, and ongoing monitoring of outcomes. This is supported by changes in MaineCare rules which focus on ensuring children receive appropriate community-based services before more restrictive options are considered.