Pharmacy Copayments Return with the End of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act on September 30, 2024

Sep 16, 2024

In accordance with federal requirements set forth in ARP, MaineCare covers COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccine, and vaccine administration without cost sharing, for all MaineCare members through September 30, 2024. To comply with this requirement, MaineCare waived copayments for Section 80: Pharmacy Services. 

Effective October 1, 2024: 

• MaineCare reinstates copayments for Section 80: Pharmacy Services. 

• MaineCare no longer covers over the counter COVID-19 tests. 

• The federal government is supplying four free COVID-19 test kits by visiting this website: COVID-19 Testing (hhs.gov) 

• The COVID-19 vaccine administration fee through the pharmacy benefit returns to $5.00. 

For questions, please reach out to Provider Relations Specialist Shannon Beggs.