• Read more about Sections 23, 25, 30, 40, 89, 91, 93, 97 B & D, 102: July Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs)

MaineCare is preparing to increase reimbursement rates through a 1.0% COLA for certain services that are regularly scheduled to receive them in July. This COLA was recently appropriated by the Legislature through a budget amendment (with P.L. 2025, Ch. 388, Part GGG).  

Funding for these COLAs will be made available to the Department pending a 90-day waiting period that began with the adjournment of Legislature on June 25, 2025. 

These new rates will be funded retroactively to July 1, 2025, and will reflect a 1.0% COLA.  

• Read more about Status of 1.95% Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) for Sections 2,12,13,17,18,19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 65, 96, 97C

As previously noticed on June 5, 2025, MaineCare is increasing reimbursement rates through a COLA for certain services that were originally scheduled for January 1, 2025.

• Read more about Final Rate Model: Section 65, Mobile Crisis Intervention Response Service

On July 15, 2025, the Department will present revisions to the previously proposed community-based Mobile Crisis Intervention Response service rates and model.

Meeting Details

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom Information: https://healthmanagement.zoom.us/j/96793415793

• Read more about 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 609; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Rules - SNAP E&T Rule #8 - Provider Determination

10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 609; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Rules

SNAP E&T Rule #8 – Provider Determination

• Read more about 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 331; Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Manual - TANF Rule #124 - COFA Update

10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 331

Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

(TANF) Manual

Chapter II

TANF Rule #124 – COFA Update

• Read more about Rate Determination Initiation Notice: New Section, 106 School Health-Related Services and New Service, Section 65 Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)

The Department initiated a Rate Determination Process* for School Health-Related Services and Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy. School Health-Related Services will be a new section of the MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM). 

• Read more about Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, July 1, 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, July 1, 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

• Read more about Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Ongoing Cost-of-Living Adjustment Removal

Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Ongoing Cost-of-Living Adjustment Removal

• Read more about MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 45, Hospital Services

Notice of MaineCare Reimbursement Methodology Change

AGENCY:  Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services

SERVICES INCLUDED: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Section 45, Hospital Services

• Read more about Maine CDC Prepares for Active Mosquito Season

Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases

AUGUSTA--After a rainy start to summer, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)urges residents and visitors to prevent mosquito bites. Warm and rainy weather can lead to high mosquito activity and higher risk of illness from mosquitoes.

Infected mosquitoes can spread three viruses in Maine: Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE), Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), and West Nile virus (WNV).