Rate Determination Initiation Notice for Section 31: Federally Qualified Health Center Services
This bulletin provides notice that the Department has initiated a Rate Determination Process* for Section 31: Federally Qualified Health Center Services of the MaineCare Benefits Manual. The Department is conducting this rate determination pursuant to Public Law 2022, Chapter 747.
Rate Determination Initiation Notice for Section 60, Medical Supplies and Durable Equipment
This bulletin provides notice that the Department initiated a Rate Determination Process* for Section 60: Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment of the MaineCare Benefits Manual prior to P.L. 2022 Ch. 639 becoming effective. The Department is conducting this rate determination pursuant to P.L. 2021, Ch. 398, Sec.
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
HCBS Compliance Form for Waiver Services Providers, CR 99064
The state is requiring that providers who fall under Sections 18, 20, 21, and 29 fill out a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Compliance form. This will ensure that providers of HCBS waiver services are in compliance with applicable requirements for HCBS waiver settings. Providers under the above sections of policy who are submitting new, revalidating, reactivating and maintenance cases will be required to fill out the form and upload it before the case can be finalized.
Re-entry Update #14
September 26, 2022
Good afternoon,
We explained in May and reminded you last week that the last step to Re-entry is for Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) workers to fill out and supervisors to approve the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Telework Authorization Form.
DHHS Guidance on DAFS Telework Authorization Form: September 26, 2022
This document is general guidance for Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) workers about the State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Telework Authorization system. It explains the different systems and provides tips for DHHS workers and supervisors in filling out the DAFS Telework Authorization form, with the caveat that DAFS is the authority on its form, content, process, and rules.
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Place of Service Reminders
Billing EVV Services with Place of Service (POS) 40, CR 106958
This reminder replaces the previous instructions to use POS 10 from February 19, 2021. The use of POS 10 has changed and is not available to indicate claims submitted for services rendered in the three scenarios listed below. Please use POS 40 instead.
Attention Hospice Providers: Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Soft Launch October 4, 2022 Implementation Reminder
Federal Deadlines
The federal deadline to implement the EVV requirement for providers delivering Home Health services under Section 40 and Hospice Services under Section 43 is January 1, 2023.
CORRECTION: UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION - Attention Section 21 Per Diem Home Support and Home Support – Residential Habilitation – Family Centered Support Providers – American Rescue Plan HCBS Designated Payments
The Department will issue one-time payments next week to qualifying providers of Per Diem Home Support and Home Support – Residential Habilitation-Family Centered Support under MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM) Section 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder.