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Attachment(s):
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 323; Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual, Sections III, XII, and XIII
GA Rule #27 – P.L. 2025, Chapters 2 Part SS, 149, and 449
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department proposes changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 323; Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual, Sections II, III, IV, and XIII consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. § 4304 made by P.L. 2025, Chapter 149 as well as changes to 22 M.R.S. § 4302-A made by P.L. 2025 Chapter 2 Part SS. In addition, the proposed rule would update Section V consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. §§ 4305(3-E) and 4311(1-D) made by P.L. 2025, Ch. 449.
The proposed rule would make non-substantive changes to improve readability and consistency throughout the rule. The proposed rule changes are intended to provide clarity to municipalities, applicants, and Department staff.
TYPE OF RULE (check one): X Routine Technical ___ Major Substantive
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1), 4302-A, 4304(1), 4305(3-E) and 4311(1-D)
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing is scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Written public comments may be submitted via the link at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/rulemaking.
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
Sara Denson, General Assistance Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
109 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 446-6742/Fax: (207) 287-3455
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Proposed
Office: Office for Family Independence
Routine technical
Email: Sara.Denson@maine.gov
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