MaineCare Bulletins

Date Title Topic
Text Messaging Not Accepted Method of Substantive Contact for Section 13, Targeted Case Management (TCM) Services Behavioral Health (BH)
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Certification Documentation Due September 6, 2024 Behavioral Health (BH), General, All Services, MaineCare Initiatives and Special Topics, Primary Care and Care Coordination
​Attention Section 65, Behavioral Health Services Providers: Temporary Claims Payment Delay General, All Services
Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) Swing Bed and Nursing Facility (NF) Days Awaiting Placement (DAP) Rate Updates, CR 125823 Hospital & Clinic Services, Long Term Care Services
Update Your MaineCare Enrollment with Accurate Information General, All Services
Virtual Forum for Dental Service Providers Dental Services
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program for Children and Youth – New Provider Resources Available General, All Services
MaineCare Notice of Agency Emergency Rule-making Adoption, Chapter III, Section 45, Principles of Reimbursement for Hospital Services Policy and State Plan Amendments (SPAs), State & Federal Policy
EVV Providers – Update to Latest Version of the Sandata Mobile Connect (SMC) Application: Revised Phase Out Date Long Term Services and Supports
Section 45, Hospital Services Rate Reform Comment Summary with Department Response Hospital & Clinic Services
Attention Section 17, Community Support Service Providers: Updated Guidance Regarding Delay to January 1, 2024 COLA Implementation Behavioral Health (BH)
Attention Section 17, Community Support Service Providers: Implementation of January 1, 2024, COLA Delayed to August 14, 2024 Behavioral Health (BH)
Amendment to Initiation Notice: Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, & 102, HCBS Providers of Clinical, Therapy, Care Coordination, Supportive Skills Building, Assistive Technology Services, & Personal Support Services Long Term Services and Supports
CORRECTION: Implementation Date of Section 92, Behavioral Health Homes (BHH) Retroactive COLA, CR 125416 Behavioral Health (BH)
Rate Determination Kickoff Meeting: Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29, 40, 96, & 102, Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Providers of Clinical, Therapy, Care Coordination, Supportive Skills Building, & Assistive Technology Services Long Term Services and Supports
Health PAS Online Portal – New: Member Renewal Date Now Available, CR 119276 General, All Services
Skin Substitutes no Longer Require a Prior Authorization (PA) - CR 126315 Hospital & Clinic Services, Specialty Services
Attention MaineCare Providers: Notice of Returning Pharmacy Processes Including Prior Authorizations General, All Services
Attention Pharmacy Providers: Status of Restoration of Maine Point of Purchase System (MEPOPS) and Office Hours with MaineCare’s Pharmacy Team Retail Pharmacies
Sections 2, 13, 17, 26, 28, and 65: Implementation of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) Effective January 1, 2024 Behavioral Health (BH), Long Term Care Services, Long Term Services and Supports