• Read more about PCPlus Application now Open

MaineCare Services is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for participation in MaineCare’s Primary Care Plus (PCPlus) program. PCPlus is a MaineCare primary care model giving Primary Care Providers (PCPs) greater flexibility and incentives to meet MaineCare members’ healthcare needs by transitioning away from a volume-based (fee-for-service) payment system toward population-based payments tied to cost and quality-related outcomes. Participation in PCPlus is voluntary for PCPs and PCPs must apply to participate. 

• Read more about Re-entry Update #15

September 30, 2022

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I appreciate your work to fill out the DAFS Telework Authorization Form. We ask that teleworkers and supervisors finish this process by next Friday, October 7.

Oct 10, 2022

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) Maternal and Child Health Program has been awarded one of nine highly competitive $5 million State Maternal Health Innovation grants from the U.S.

• Read more about Maine CDC Maternal and Child Health Program Awarded Competitive $5 Million Federal Grant to Further Efforts to Improve the System of Care for Pregnant People, New Parents, and Infants

• Read more about Maine Department of Health and Human Services Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Stakeholder Meeting Series

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is initiating a bi-monthly virtual stakeholder meeting series to gather input and inform efforts on the development of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model in Maine. The CCBHC Stakeholder meeting series will be facilitated by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the next meeting via Zoom, is Monday, November 28, 2022, from 10:30am-12:00pm.

• Read more about 340B Provider Enrollment Guidance

Providers are required to answer 340B questions each time they enroll or update a service location. When 340B information on the service location is not correct, or left blank, drug claim lines from that service location will deny. Enrollment questions for 340B that are required are as follows:  

• Read more about Atrezzo Upgrade

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Kepro will upgrade their web-based platform to Atrezzo Next Generation. The Atrezzo Next Generation (ANG) platform is an improved interface with enhanced security features such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).     

Training Plan and Resources     

• Read more about Updates to Hospital and Pregnancy Presumptive Eligibility Display

This summer, the Office of MaineCare Services updated the Health PAS online portal to show member coverage for Hospital Presumptive and Pregnancy Presumptive eligibility.

• Read more about Rate Determination Initiation Notice for Section 45 Hospital Services 

This bulletin provides notice that the Department has initiated a Rate Determination Process* for Distinct Psychiatric Units, Distinct Substance Abuse Units, and Private Psychiatric Hospitals under Section 45 Hospital Services of the MaineCare Benefits Manual.    

New rates are being determined pursuant to the Department’s reimbursement reform and rate determination priorities.   

• Read more about GetMEScreened

The Maine CDC Infectious Disease Prevention Program is here to help you understand your risks and decide on an STD screening schedule that is right for you.

• Read more about Recently Adopted Rules

All DHHS rules posted on or after January 5, 2023 are available on the DHHS Rulemaking page.

• Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 65
• Notice of Agency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 65
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