• Read more about MaineCare Rule #309P - DEL Updates

The proposed rule change would update Section 2, APPLICATION PROCESS, consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. § 3174-LLL made by P.L. 2023, ch. 412. Effective retroactive to July 1, 2024, individuals who are enrolled in Medicaid and/or Medicare Buy-In (MSP), who are eligible for Medicare Part D, and meet the income criteria in Section 2.2, are deemed to be eligible for and enrolled in DEL. These individuals do not need to file a separate application.

In addition, the proposed rule would make the following changes:

• Read more about Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program for Children and Youth – New Provider Resources Available

MaineCare’s EPSDT program allows MaineCare 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. These services can include preventive, dental, developmental, behavioral health, and specialty services.

Comprehensive EPSDT program resources are now available for providers:

• Read more about Virtual Forum for Dental Service Providers

MaineCare is hosting a second dental forum on August 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM where we will share information and look forward to your feedback, ideas, and questions about MaineCare dental services.

The beginning of the forum will include a presentation from MaineCare about specific topics. After the presentation, we will open the forum for questions and discussion.

• Read more about Update Your MaineCare Enrollment with Accurate Information

All MaineCare Providers are required to update any change in their enrollment within 10 days of the change per Chapter I, Section 1.03-1(B) of the MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM). These updates can be but are not limited to:

• Read more about Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) Swing Bed and Nursing Facility (NF) Days Awaiting Placement (DAP) Rate Updates, CR 125823

Effective July 1, 2024, the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) swing bed rate and Nursing Facility (NF) days awaiting placement (DAP) rates have been recalculated for State Fiscal Year 2025. You can view both related memos on the rate setting page of the Health PAS online portal. 

• Read more about MaineCare Notice of Agency Emergency Rule-making Adoption, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital Services

Notice of Agency Emergency Rule-making Adoption

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, MaineCare Services

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE:

10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital Services

ADOPTED RULE NUMBER:

CONCISE SUMMARY:  

EMERGENCY RULE

• Read more about Notice of Agency Emergency Rule-making Adoption, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital 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. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital Services

ADOPTED RULE NUMBER:

CONCISE SUMMARY:  

EMERGENCY RULE

• Read more about Attention Section 17, Community Support Service Providers: Updated Guidance Regarding Delay to January 1, 2024 COLA Implementation

This message is an update to a previous communication regarding the implementation of Section 17 COLA rates effective January 1, 2024. Implementation of these rates is delayed until August 14, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

• Read more about Section 45, Hospital Services Rate Reform Comment Summary with Department Response

In June of 2023, the Office of MaineCare Services initiated a rate determination for Section 45, Hospital Services with the goal of incentivizing quality care and cost effectiveness and updating an outdated reimbursement methodology.

• Read more about EVV Providers – Update to Latest Version of the Sandata Mobile Connect (SMC) Application: Revised Phase Out Date

EVV Providers who are currently using the SMC app through their phone, tablet, or other mobile device should update to the latest version of the application using the Apple Store, or Google Play. The current version of the app is now being phased out, effective September 4, 2024. To avoid any interruption of visit record keeping, you should now download the latest version of the app.

Please contact Provider Services with questions: 

• EVV email box 
• 1-866-690-5585, option 3.