Section 31, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) Effective July 1, 2024

May 31, 2024

MaineCare is increasing reimbursement rates for Section 31, FQHCs through a COLA directed by MRS Title 22, §3173-J (referred to as ‘Rate Reform Statute’). The COLA will be effective July 1, 2024. New rates were calculated using the FQHC Market Basket percentage as published by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as directed by MRS Title 22, §3174-V.

Rate letters will be posted on the secure Health PAS Online Portal by July 1, 2024.

For questions on these rates, please contact Bryan Lumbra, MaineCare Financial Analyst.

If you have questions on the implementation of these rates, please contact your Provider Relations Specialist.