10-144 C.M.R. 332; MaineCare Eligibility Manual, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and Chart 7; Rule #301 - Certain MAGI and CHIP Coverage Group Changes

This adopted rule provides continuing MaineCare coverage for parents, of children in the custody of the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS), who are actively participating in family reunification. It also removes exclusions, lock-out periods, and premiums for Cub Care and increased the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 208% for all children. The adopted rule changes increase access to health insurance coverage.

10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 609 SNAP Employment and Training, Rule #6 - Name Change and Other Clarifications

The adopted rule updates the program name and references to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) from FSET to reflect recent updates for the SNAP program. The adopted rule is consistent with Maine revised statutes pursuant to P.L. 2021 c. 398 Part OO.

The adopted rule clarifies federal requirements for case management and job retention services and other minor updates made to clarify wording. Each of these updates more closely aligns the rule with 7 C.F.R. Section 273.3.

RESCHEDULED: Draft Rate Model Public Review and Comment for Providers of Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institutions (PNMI), Appendix D, Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Services

In June of 2023, MaineCare provided notice that it had initiated a rate determination for Section 97, PNMI Appendix D, TFC Services. The Office of Child and Family Services in collaboration with the Office of MaineCare Services has revised the service model to inform the development of the draft rates.

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