Prior Authorization (PA) Requests for Hearing Aids Reminder
Providers who submit PA requests for hearing aids must complete your submission in one of two ways:
DHHS Launches Project to Uplift American Sign Language/English Interpreting Services for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Residents: Announcing Transforming Interpreting Maine (TIME)
Nov 11, 2024
Maine Launches TIME Project to Enhance ASL Interpreting Services Across the State
View the new TIME website which includes an announcement about the TIME Project needs assessment.
Overview
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has launched the Transforming Interpreting Maine (TIME) Project, an initiative aimed at improving ASL interpreting services across the state, with the goal of enhancing outcomes for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing residents in Maine.
Behavioral Health Section 65 Copays, CR 128193 and CR 127534
Section 65 Behavioral Health Copays turned off on October 1, 2024, meaning copayments are no longer deducted from claims payments. However, MaineCare did not deduct copayments from claims payments and adjustments processed beginning in September 2024, in error. We will reprocess affected claims. No action is required by providers.
For questions, please email Pamela Grotten, Provider Relations Specialist.
Locally Acquired Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Infection Identified in a Maine Resident
Public reminded to monitor for signs of mosquito-borne illness
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced today the detection of a locally acquired Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in a Maine resident. This is the first Maine resident to become infected with EEE this year, and the first since 2015.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Draft Rate Methodology Presented Materials & Comment Deadline
On November 6, 2024, MaineCare held an online public meeting to present the recommended draft rate methodology along with rationale for the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration. Interested parties had the opportunity to provide public comments.
Maine CDC Advances Understanding of PFAS in Crops Grown for Livestock Feed
Nov 11, 2024
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) recently published important new data in the scientific Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The research comes from a study on the movement of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from soil into grass-based forages grown for livestock feed on contaminated land from the land application of wastewater sludge.
TANF Proposed Rule #122 - Mileage Reimbursement Update
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Manual, Chapter V
TANF Rule #122P – Mileage Reimbursement Update
General Assistance Proposed Rule #26
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 323; Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual, Sections II, III, V, VI, VII, X, XI, XII and XIII
GA Rule #26P – P.L. 2024, Chapters 575 and 643
The proposed rule changes would update the Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual consistent with legislative changes to 22 M.R.S. §§ 4302, 4304 and 4305 made by P.L. 2024, Chapters 575 and 643.
General Assistance Emergency Rule #26 Adoption
EMERGENCY RULE - GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA) Program
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 323; MAINE GENERAL ASSISTANCE Manual; Section V
GA Rule #26E – P.L. 2024 Ch. 642
The Department adopts this emergency rule, which amends10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 323, Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual, Section V, MAXIMUMS, CATEGORIES AND LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE, to align with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. § 4308(2) made by P.L. 2024 Ch. 643.
MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital Services
The Division of Policy posts all proposed and recently adopted rules on MaineCare’s Policy and Rules webpage. This website keeps the rules on file until they are finalized and until the Secretary of State website is updated to reflect the changes. The MaineCare Benefits Manual is available on-line at the Secretary of State’s website.