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AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is reporting the first case of measles in Maine since 2019. The Maine CDC confirmed the case on February 5, 2026. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), as of February 5, there were 733 confirmed measles cases reported nationwide in 2026.
Effective January 1, 2026, MaineCare updated reimbursement rates aligned with Medicare in Sections 15, 65, 75, 95, and 101. These new rates reflect 72.4% of the current Medicare rates. Updated fee schedules are available on the Rate Setting page of the Health PAS Online Portal.
Adjustment Guidance for Dates of Service January 1, 2026 – February 3, 2026
The final draft rate models for Sections 18, 20, 21, 29, the new Lifespan Waiver, and a summary of all comments resulting from
10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 323; Maine General Assistance (GA) Manual
Sections III, XII, and XIII
GA Rule #27A – P.L. 2025 Chapters 2 Part SS, 149, and 449
THE FOLLOWING RULE IS PROPOSED:
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 301; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Rules
Section 999-3
SNAP Rule #244 - FFY 29 Budgeting Figures and FPL Updates
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.
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.
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.
Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services
CHAPTER NUMBER AND RULE TITLE: 10-144, C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 13, Targeted Case Management Services and Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 13, Targeted Case Management Services
TYPE OF RULE: Routine Technical
PROPOSAL FILING NUMBER:
Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services