Re-entry Update #5
Good afternoon,
We are off to a good start on workers filling out the DHHS Telework Approval Form. To date, 708 forms have been submitted. Thanks to all involved in preparing and starting this process.
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the p
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the propo
Help for Maine people facing mental health crisis
Jun 6, 2022
While mental health challenges were all-too common before the pandemic, COVID-19 has exacerbated these conditions for many people in Maine and across the nation. Two in five American adults report experiencing anxiety and depression, and more than half of parents are concerned about their children’s mental well-being.
MaineCare Cost-of-Living Adjustments
MaineCare is increasing reimbursement rates for certain services through a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as directed by Maine PL 2021, ch 635, Part A.
Please Hold Claims for Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Administration Services
Effective May 17, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine booster for children ages five to eleven years old.
Please Hold Claims for Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Administration Services
Effective May 17, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine booster for children ages five to eleven years old.
Re-entry Update #4
May 31, 2022
Good Morning,
In addition to being the unofficial start to summer, today is the beginning of the next phase of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Re-Entry (see our DHHS Calendar of Important Dates).
Claim Denials for No Attending Provider on UB-04 and 837I Claims Reminder, CR 107682
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Effective June 30, 2022, UB-04 and 837I claims submitted without an attending provider will deny.
Secure Fax Number Required for Provider Enrollment Process CR 102235
In an effort to maintain more accurate data in the MIHMS system, provider enrollment is now requiring you to enter a Secure Fax number for each service location during any new, revalidating, or reactivating enrollment case. Prescribing providers are strongly encouraged to open a maintenance case to add a Secure Fax number prior to their revalidation.