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On June 1, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, the following codes are no longer authorized for use:
As previously noticed, MaineCare and its vendor are hosting several work groups with interested stakeholders to obtain important feedback as part of the rate determination process.
Urges precautions to avoid rabies
AUGUSTA — Following a rise in animals testing positive for rabies in the state since the start of this year, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) urges Maine people and visitors to take steps to prevent rabies.
Between January and May of 2023, the Maine CDC confirmed 30 cases of rabies in raccoons, skunks, bats, a fox, and a woodchuck. Cumberland County recorded 12 of the 30 cases. Rabies activity was significantly lower in 2022, with a total of 35 cases for the year.
The federal deadline to implement the EVV requirements for Home Health providers delivering services under Section 40 and Hospice providers delivering services under Section 43 happened January 1, 2023.
We continue to offer weekly provider and aggregator trainings and forums. All trainings and forums are online via Microsoft Teams.
The materials on this page were developed by the Office of MaineCare Services for anyone who wishes to give out information about the recent MaineCare coverage expansion to:
Office at 200 Main Street resumed normal operations on June 1 following February cold weather damage
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that its district office located at 200 Main St. in Lewiston reopened and resumed normal operations on June 1, 2023. DHHS closed the office in February to allow for repair of significant water and electrical damage resulting from extreme cold weather.
MaineCare recently implemented its new VBP supplemental sub-pool payments, totaling $600,000, which the Department will distribute each year to eligible hospitals based on performance on one or more quality measures. This sub-pool helps align incentives across the health care system to drive desired outcomes. The 2022 and 2023 distribution of these funds will focus on primary care access among MaineCare members within designated Hospital Service Areas (HSAs).
Kepro, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services, invites you to participate in an upcoming training opportunity for the Ages & Stages Questionnaire® (ASQ) online portal. ASQ was introduced by the State to increase developmental screening rates to connect young children under age 5 with needed health and educational services.
On Monday, June 5, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, MaineCare will host a public forum for Section 25, Dental Services providers to learn how to bill for interpreter services and comply with relevant requirements.
Zoom Meeting link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/88509241238