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State invites feedback to shape application for federal funding to bolster rural health
AUGUSTA-- The State of Maine announced today that it is launching a robust public engagement process to apply for funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a new Federal initiative to bolster rural health care providers.
The Department is proposing to repeal 10-144 CMR chapter 276, Rules For Influenza Agent Distribution Report, established January 27, 2008. The rule is obsolete following the repeal of 22 MRS § 1065 which eliminated reporting requirements specific to influenza immunization agents sold, shipped or otherwise distributed in the State of Maine. (PL 2011 c. 320).
Date, time and location of PUBLIC HEARING (if any): Not scheduled. A public hearing may be requested by contacting the person identified below for this filing. (5 MRS § 8052).
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Sections 111-5 and 111-7
EMERGENCY RULE: SNAP Rule #240E – ABAWD Update
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The Department adopts this emergency rule to amend 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Rules to ensure compliance with H.R. 1-Budget Reconciliation Act signed into law on July 4, 2025.
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules; Section 999-3
SNAP Rule #237 – FFY 26 Budgeting Figures
The State of Maine seeks public input to inform its Rural Health Transformation Program plan and application. The State is committed to pursuing an expeditious approach that directs these time-limited funds to areas that improve the health of rural communities through innovation and collaboration.
Public comments through the form below will be accepted through October 1, 2025.
Effective September 16, 2025, referrals for Section 97, Appendix E, PNMI Services will not undergo clinical review until referents submit all required documentation through the Atrezzo system. Acentra will place incomplete referrals on an administrative hold for up to seven days.
Ensuring Referral Processing
As previously noticed, MaineCare is increasing all in-state FQHC rates to reflect a 1.0% COLA.
MaineCare will implement new rates for billing when funding for this COLA is available to the Department on September 24, 2025. New rates will be effective retroactively to July 1, 2025.
As previously noticed, MaineCare is adjusting the RCF direct care rates to reflect a 1.0% COLA.
MaineCare will implement new rates for billing when funding for this COLA is available to the Department on September 24, 2025. New rates will be effective retroactively to July 1, 2025.
As previously noticed, MaineCare is increasing certain hospital reimbursement rates to reflect a 1.0% COLA.
MaineCare will implement new rates for billing when funding for this COLA is available to the Department on September 24, 2025. New rates will be effective retroactively to July 1, 2025.
The following is being adjusted to reflect the COLA increase:
As previously noticed, MaineCare is increasing reimbursement rates for Sections 91 and 93 to reflect a 1.0% COLA.
MaineCare will implement new rates for billing when funding for this COLA is available to the Department on September 24, 2025. New rates will be effective retroactively to June 21, 2025, to align with the regular billing cycle for these services.