Maine CDC Announces Another Four Measles Cases; No New Exposure Locations Identified

AUGUSTA-- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services' Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is announcing that four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in Maine. That brings the current total number of lab-confirmed cases in Maine to five, though there are no new exposure locations associated with these diagnoses and no new exposure risks for the public.

Section 43, Hospice Services: Kickoff & Draft Rates Forum, Presented Materials and Comment Deadline

On February 12, 2026, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) held a virtual public kickoff meeting for interested parties of hospice services. At this meeting, MaineCare reviewed project goals, a timeline for the *rate determination process, and presented draft rates with rationale and policy revisions under consideration for public comment.

Hospital Days Awaiting Placement (DAP) Budget Reached for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025

Pursuant to MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM), Chapter III, Section 45, the annual maximum amount per SFY that the Department will reimburse in-state acute and critical access hospitals for DAP claims is capped at $1,500,000 (see MBM section 45.02-8). The cap has now been reached for SFY 2025 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025) and no additional payments will be made for DAP claims with Dates of Service (DOS) from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

February Nursing Facility Training Events

Please join the Maine Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) team for one of two upcoming Nursing Facility Provider training events in February.

These informative two-hour sessions will provide a refresher training on PASRR, AssessmentPro, PathTracker, and ServiceMatters. Additionally, there will be plenty of time available for Q&A with our program team.

Identical content will be shared during each session, so use the links below to register for the date and time that best fits your schedule.

February Hospital Training Events

Please join the Maine Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) team for one of two upcoming Hospital Provider training events taking place in February.

These informative two-hour sessions will provide a refresher training on PASRR, AssessmentPro, PathTracker, and ServiceMatters. Additionally, there will be plenty of time available for Q&A with our program team.

Identical content will be shared in both sessions, so use the links below to register for the date and time that best fits your schedule.

Reminder: VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT)

MaineCare’s VitalCare for Kids (EPSDT) program allows members under the age of 21 to receive medically necessary services that are not typically covered due to limits on the type, frequency, or duration of the service. The program is designed to ensure children and youth receive early detection and care, so health problems are prevented or diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

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