• Read more about ​MaineCare Provider Enrollment Update

The Office of MaineCare Services implemented a systems enhancement to automate updates to the licensure of rendering providers. Historically, providers have needed to submit a maintenance case to update the license expiration date for their already enrolled rendering providers. MaineCare’s MIHMS system will now automatically update a MaineCare-enrolled rendering provider’s license expiration date against the State of Maine’s Agency License Management System (ALMS).    

• Read more about MaineCare Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter I, Section 4, Telehealth Services

Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption

AGENCY:  Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter I, Section 4, Telehealth Services

ADOPTED RULE NUMBER:

CONCISE SUMMARY:  

This adopted rule makes the following changes:

• Read more about Supporting Patient and Provider Behavioral Health in Response to Lewiston Tragedy

DHHS Clinician Webinars

Supporting Patients' Behavioral Health In Wake of Lewiston Event Health Care Clinicians Webinars

• Read more about Attention Section(s) 18, 21, and 29 Providers: Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Flexibility Guidance

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023. MaineCare expects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the corresponding 1915(c) waiver amendments necessary to make these changes permanent in the coming months.

• Read more about Attention Section(s) 18, 21, and 29 Providers: Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Flexibility Guidance

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023. MaineCare expects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the corresponding 1915(c) waiver amendments necessary to make these changes permanent in the coming months.

• Read more about Attention Section(s) 18, 21, and 29 Providers: Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Flexibility Guidance

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023. MaineCare expects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the corresponding 1915(c) waiver amendments necessary to make these changes permanent in the coming months.

• Read more about 10-144 CMR c. 265; Substance Use Testing For The Workplace Rule - Rule Adoption

Adopted rule changes amend 10-144 CMR ch. 265, formerly entitled Drug Testing Laboratory Rules, to be consistent with updates to the Maine Department of Labor’s (DOL) best practices and statute (26 MRS ch. 7, subch. 3-A -Substance Use Testing). The adopted rule is consistent with the proposed rule. Changes include: 1) updates to protocols in Section 2 of the rule specific to the collection of hair, oral fluids and sweat patches for drugs; 2) revised cut-off levels for substance-use tests to be consistent with current levels established by the U.S.

• Read more about CoverME.gov Now Open for Shopping and Enrolling in Affordable Health Plans

As Open Enrollment launches today, tens of thousands of Mainers qualify for help to pay their monthly premiums

AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that Maine people can now visit CoverME.gov to shop for and enroll in 2024 coverage that fits their needs at a price that works during the Open Enrollment Period that kicks off today, November 1, 2023.

• Read more about Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity for Caregivers of Section 19 Members

The Office of Aging and Disability Services is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity, De-escalation Training, scheduled for November 15, 2023. This training is being provided under collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine and is available for caregivers providing care to Section 19 members. Caregivers can include personal support staff, attendants, home health aides, nurses, or other natural and family supports.  

• Read more about Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Updates​

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023.