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October 11, 2022
Good morning,
It has been over a month since the start of the DHHS Permanent Telework Policy on September 6. We are so grateful for everyone making this adjustment and showing grace in the process. We’ll continue to adapt our spaces, hybrid meeting recommendations, and other practices as we continue.
But we want to pause to say thank you: so far, so good.
Previously, MaineCare communicated 340B guidelines and providers were instructed to adjust claims that were billed incorrectly. Providers must ensure that service location enrollments are accurate according to their 340B status. This information must match the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) website.
MaineCare Services is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for participation in MaineCare’s Primary Care Plus (PCPlus) program. PCPlus is a MaineCare primary care model giving Primary Care Providers (PCPs) greater flexibility and incentives to meet MaineCare members’ healthcare needs by transitioning away from a volume-based (fee-for-service) payment system toward population-based payments tied to cost and quality-related outcomes. Participation in PCPlus is voluntary for PCPs and PCPs must apply to participate.
September 30, 2022
Good morning,
I appreciate your work to fill out the DAFS Telework Authorization Form. We ask that teleworkers and supervisors finish this process by next Friday, October 7.
Oct 10, 2022
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) Maternal and Child Health Program has been awarded one of nine highly competitive $5 million State Maternal Health Innovation grants from the U.S.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is initiating a bi-monthly virtual stakeholder meeting series to gather input and inform efforts on the development of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model in Maine. The CCBHC Stakeholder meeting series will be facilitated by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the next meeting via Zoom, is Monday, November 28, 2022, from 10:30am-12:00pm.
Providers are required to answer 340B questions each time they enroll or update a service location. When 340B information on the service location is not correct, or left blank, drug claim lines from that service location will deny. Enrollment questions for 340B that are required are as follows:
On Monday, November 7, 2022, Kepro will upgrade their web-based platform to Atrezzo Next Generation. The Atrezzo Next Generation (ANG) platform is an improved interface with enhanced security features such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Training Plan and Resources
This summer, the Office of MaineCare Services updated the Health PAS online portal to show member coverage for Hospital Presumptive and Pregnancy Presumptive eligibility.
This bulletin provides notice that the Department has initiated a Rate Determination Process* for Distinct Psychiatric Units, Distinct Substance Abuse Units, and Private Psychiatric Hospitals under Section 45 Hospital Services of the MaineCare Benefits Manual.
New rates are being determined pursuant to the Department’s reimbursement reform and rate determination priorities.