SNAP Rule #236P - FFY25 Budgeting Figures
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Section 999-3
SNAP Rule #236 – FFY25 Budgeting Figures
SNAP #234 - ABAWD Geographic Exemptions
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Section 999-2
SNAP Rule #234 – ABAWD Geographic Exemptions
Locally Acquired West Nile Virus Infection Identified in a Maine Resident
Recent positive tests found in animals demonstrates increased human risk
AUGUSTA-- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced today the detection of West Nile virus (WNV) in a Maine resident.
Provider Responsibility for Managing Users in My HealthPAS Trading Partner Accounts (TPA)
It is important for your TPA administrator to actively manage your user accounts for the Health PAS Online Portal. To manage users, log into the administrator TPA and click on “Account Maintenance” and then “Manage Users”. Edit existing, deactivated or reactivated users by clicking on the row of the user you would like to manage. The Administrator of the account and users with a security role of “R7-User Management” are allowed to use these features.
Pharmacy Copayments Return with the End of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act on September 30, 2024
In accordance with federal requirements set forth in ARP, MaineCare covers COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccine, and vaccine administration without cost sharing, for all MaineCare members through September 30, 2024. To comply with this requirement, MaineCare waived copayments for Section 80: Pharmacy Services.
Effective October 1, 2024:
Maine’s Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Monthly Learning Series
Roles & Resilience during Public Health Emergencies (PHEs) - Moving from Stories to Action in Public Health Emergencies
Important COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Information: End of Coverage for Limited Family Planning Benefit
Effective October 1, 2024, MaineCare will discontinue coverage and reimbursement for COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine administration for members covered under the Limited Family Planning benefit.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) and expanded coverage for certain limited benefit groups to ensure Medicaid members could access COVID-19 related healthcare services.
Attention HCBS Providers of Clinical Therapy Services for Sections 19, 20, 21, 40, & 102: Interested Parties Engagement Session Presented Materials
As previously noticed in our Kickoff meeting Presented Materials notice, MaineCare with its vendor is holding several engagement sessions with interested parties to discuss and accept feedback that will inform the draft rates for certain HCBS services in Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, and 102.
Attention Providers of Sections 14, 30, 31, 45, 90, & 103: Draft Rates Public Review & Comment: Certain Medicare Covered Family Planning Services and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs)
In May of 2024, MaineCare initiated a rate determination process* for Certain Medicare Covered Family Planning Services and LARCs. As part of that process, the Department conducted a code and rate analysis for these items and services to determine an appropriate and equitable benchmark and/or reimbursement methodology to ensure continued member access to Family Planning Services.
Attention: Providers of Section 28, Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations
Section 28 providers are required to obtain a Mental Health Organization license to provide Section 28 services in accordance with the recently adopted CMR 10-144 Chapter 123, Behavioral Health Organizations Licensing Rule. Please see the Division of Licensing and Certification (DLC) March 18, 2024, notice for details.
DLC is updating that notice as follows: