Policies & Rules

The rulemaking process is used to implement or update MaineCare policies for covered services and related reimbursement.

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

Proposed and Recently Adopted Rules

We provide proposed and recently adopted rules until they are available in the MaineCare Benefits Manual, on the Secretary of the State’s webpage.

Comment Submission for Proposed Rules

  • If you are unable to submit a comment, please contact the policy writer identified in the rule.
  • If you notice incorrect information concerning the comment period deadline, please email Lisa Weaver or call her at (207) 624-4050.

Emergency Rules

We provide proposed and recently adopted emergency rules on this site until they are available on the Secretary of the State’s webpage.

Policy Waivers

Policy waiver information includes: Section 18 Waiver Amendment, Section 18 Waiver Renewal, Section 19 Amendment, Section 19 Waiver Renewal, Section 20 Waiver Renewal, Section 21 Waiver Amendment, Section 21 Waiver Renewal, Section 29 Waiver Amendment, Section 29 Waiver Renewal, Section 32 Waiver Notice, and Section 113 Waiver Renewal.

Other DHHS Rulemaking