MaineCare Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 97
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.
Below, please find a MaineCare Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal. You can access the complete rule at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/rules/index.shtml.
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Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 10-144, C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 97 Private Non-Medical Institution Services
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER:
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services proposes to make a number of changes to comply with the State of Maine’s December 20, 2024, settlement agreement with the United States regarding enhancements to the Department’s children’s behavioral health services. The proposed rules and accompanying Fact Sheet detailing these changes may be viewed in their entirety at www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
PUBLIC HEARING: The Department will hold a combined in-person and remote (via Zoom) public hearing. Monday, February 23rd, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Location: State Office Building, Conference Rooms Maine A and Maine B 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME Zoom Meeting link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/83939658849. Meeting ID: 839 3965 8849. Some devices may require downloading a free app from Zoom prior to joining the public hearing event. The Department requests that any individual requiring special arrangements to attend the hearing in person contact the agency person listed below 5 days in advance of the hearing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Comments must be received by 11:59 pm on March 5th, 2026
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING:
Peter Kraut, Comprehensive Health Planner II
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MaineCare Services
109 Capitol Street
11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0011
(207) 287-2121, FAX: (207) 287-1864
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CONTACT PERSON FOR SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: The Department anticipates that this rulemaking will not have any impact on municipalities or counties.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42, 3173
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
AGENCY WEBSITE: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms