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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for innovative pilot projects in alignment with Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to promote greater opportunities for independence and integration in community life for HCBS waiver program members. The Department may award project grants of up to $500,000 to successful applicants. Applications are due by November 8, 2022.
This e-message provides notice that the Department is initiating a Rate Determination Process* for Section 26 (Day Health Services) of the MaineCare Benefits Manual. New rates are being determined pursuant to section AAAA-6 of Public Law 2021 Chapter 398, which requires that effective 1/1/23 “the labor portion of the reimbursement rates for essential support workers as defined in Title 22, section 7401, subsection 3 to equal at least 125% of the minimum wage.”
This e-message provides notice that the Department is initiating a Rate Determination Process* for Section 2 (Adult Family Care Services) of the MaineCare Benefits Manual. New rates are being determined pursuant to section AAAA-6 of Public Law 2021 Chapter 398, which requires that effective 1/1/23 “the labor portion of the reimbursement rates for essential support workers as defined in Title 22, section 7401, subsection 3 to equal at least 125% of the minimum wage.”
We had previously announced that SFY23 rate letters for providers in Section 67 and Section 97, Appendix C would be delayed until September 1, 2022 due to the effort required for providers to submit wage data for Department analysis necessary to implement section AAAA-5 of the biennial budget, 2021 P.L. Ch.
MaineCare will now send notices of job opportunities periodically through our General, All Services e-message list. All positions are located in Augusta, Maine.
We are accepting applications for the following state positions:
Application Deadline: August 15, 2022
In a July 26, 2022, press release, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced new CPT codes related to Monkeypox diagnostic testing and vaccination.
This message provides an update to the previous message about Kepro Prior Authorization (PA) process for Children’s Residential Care Facility (CRCF) transfer requests.
Please see we have corrected the first sentence below. In the message earlier today, we said this change impacts Section 92 providers, but it impacts Provider Type 92 providers.
In the coming months, MaineCare will require accurate certification information for Provider Type 92 providers prior to approval of their enrollment case. Certification dates in the provider’s enrollment case should match the certification end-date to ensure claims are paid appropriately.
In the coming months, MaineCare will require accurate certification information for Section 92 providers prior to approval of their enrollment case. Certification dates in the provider’s enrollment case should match the certification end-date to ensure claims are paid appropriately.
Effective May 18, 2022, the rate for Indian Health Services (IHS) providers has increased to $640.00 and has been updated retroactively in MIHMS to January 1, 2022. Claims billed between January 1, 2022, and May 18, 2022, will be adjusted and no provider action is needed.