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Registration is now open for MaineCare's annual forums for Accountable Communities (AC), Behavioral Health Homes (BHH), Community Care Teams (CCT) including HOME providers, MaineMOM, Opioid Health Homes (OHH), Primary Care Plus (PCPlus) providers, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 607; ASPIRE-TANF Program Rule – All Sections
ASPIRE Rule #29P - LIFT
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The proposed rule changes would update the ASPIRE-TANF Program rules to ensure services provided are trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate and consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. §§ 3762(A-1), 3788, and 3790 made by P.L. 2021, Chapter 648 Part 5.
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Sections 555-4 and 555-5
SNAP Rule #242P – Income and Deductions Update
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department proposes rule to amend 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to—
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Sections 111-5 and 111-7
SNAP Rule #240P – ABAWD Update
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department proposes routine technical changes to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to ensure compliance with H.R. 1-the Budget Reconciliation Act signed into law and effective on July 4, 2025.
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – Chapter III
TANF Rule #126P – Income Exclusions
Members at a GlanceThe MaineCare Members at a Glance report summarizes en
Paper RAs
This fall, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) will eliminate the mailing of all paper RAs to providers. This is a cost-saving initiative for the department. We encourage those receiving paper RAs to reference the electronic PDF versions posted on the Health PAS Online Portal. Advantages of using the PDF version include easier member and claim searching and access to previous RAs.
MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM) Chapter II, Section 97, TFC includes case management which is duplicative of other MaineCare covered case management services. This includes targeted case management delivered by Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers and all services covered under Sections 13, 89, 91, 92, and 93.
As a result, providers may not seek reimbursement for any of the above-mentioned services if the member receives TFC.
For questions, please contact Bruce Cosgrove, Provider Relations Specialist.
This rule outlines how the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) pays a differential rate for child care services that meets or that makes substantial progress toward meeting nationally recognized quality standards, as required by 22 M.R.S.A § 3737.
On October 15, 2025, the Department will host a public forum to provide updates on the QuEST (Quality, Excellence, Staffing, Teamwork) VBP initiative, including upcoming methodology changes planned for Calendar Year 2026 and 2027.
Meeting Date &Time
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Registration Link