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22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-WW (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-WW. Tobacco cessation

 §3174-WW. Tobacco cessation 1.  Coverage.  The department shall provide coverage for comprehensive tobacco cessation treatment to a MaineCare member who is 18 years of age or older or who is pregnant. Coverage must include, at a minimum:   A. Coverage for all pharmacotherapy that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for tobacco dependence treatment or is recommended as effective in the United States Public Health Service clinical practice guideline on treating tobacco use and dependence; and   [PL 2013, c. 444, §1 (NEW).]B. Coverage for tobacco cessation counseling, to be available in individual and group forms.   [PL 2013, c. 444, §1 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Conditions of coverage.  Coverage under this section must be provided with no copayments or other out-of-pocket cost sharing, including deductibles. The department may not impose annual or lifetime dollar limits or annual or lifetime limits on attempts to quit and may not require a MaineCare member to participate in counseling to receive medications.   [PL 2013, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Federal reimbursement.  The department shall pursue all opportunities to maximize available federal reimbursement, including available administrative Medicaid match rates for telephonic counseling services, federal pharmacology purchasing agreements or other opportunities to maximize state resources for tobacco cessation medications and services.   [PL 2013, c. 444, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 444, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-XX (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-XX. Dental therapy reimbursement

 §3174-XX. Dental therapy reimbursement 1.  Reimbursement.  By October 1, 2015, the department shall provide for the reimbursement under the MaineCare program of dental therapists practicing as authorized under Title 32, section 18377 for the procedures identified in their scope of practice. Reimbursement must be provided to dental therapists directly or to a federally qualified health center pursuant to section 3174‑V when a dental therapist is employed as a core provider at the center.   [PL 2019, c. 388, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 575, §1 (NEW); PL 2013, c. 575, §10 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 575, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 575, §10 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 429, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 388, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-YY (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-YY. State educational Medicaid officer

 §3174-YY. State educational Medicaid officer The commissioner shall designate an appropriate employee within the department as the state educational Medicaid officer to work in coordination with the Department of Education and school administrative units to maximize reimbursement for Medicaid services provided by school administrative units.   [PL 2015, c. 359, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 359, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-ZZ (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-ZZ. Reimbursement for hearing aids

 §3174-ZZ. Reimbursement for hearing aids 1.  Hearing aid; definition.  For purposes of this section, "hearing aid" means a nonexperimental, wearable instrument or device designed for the ear and offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing.   [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Required reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for one hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program in accordance with the following requirements:   A. The hearing loss must be documented by a primary care provider or an audiologist licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137;   [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]B. The hearing aid must be provided by an audiologist or a hearing aid dealer licensed pursuant to Title 32, chapter 137; and   [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]C. The hearing loss must meet the requirements established by the department in rule regarding the individual's severity of hearing loss.   [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).]The department shall provide reimbursement for a hearing aid for the 2nd hearing-impaired ear of an individual enrolled in the MaineCare program if the individual meets requirements established by the department by rule regarding the individual's severity of hearing loss, enrollment in school, enrollment in vocational training, employment needs or the needs identified by a primary care provider.   [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 237, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-AAA (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-AAA. Reimbursement for days awaiting placement; reimbursement for hospitals other than critical access hospitals (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/31/23) (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 12/31/23)

 §3174-AAA. Reimbursement for days awaiting placement; reimbursement for hospitals other than critical access hospitals (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/31/23)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 12/31/23)Beginning January 1, 2019, the department shall provide reimbursement to hospitals other than critical access hospitals for each day after the 10th day that a MaineCare-eligible individual is in the care of a hospital while awaiting placement in a nursing facility. The department shall reimburse hospitals prospectively at the statewide average rate per MaineCare member day for nursing facility services. The department shall compute the statewide average rate per MaineCare member day based on the simple average of the nursing facility rate per MaineCare member day for the applicable state fiscal year or years prorated for the hospital's fiscal year. Reimbursement for days awaiting placement pursuant to this section is limited to a maximum of $500,000 of combined General Fund funds and federal funds for each year. For purposes of this section, "critical access hospital" has the same meaning as in section 7932, subsection 10.   [PL 2017, c. 454, §1 (NEW).]This section is repealed December 31, 2023.   [PL 2017, c. 454, §1 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §3174-AAA. Chiropractic services reimbursement as enacted by PL 2017, c. 421, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-CCC SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 454, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-BBB (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-BBB. Coverage for parents participating in rehabilitation and reunification efforts (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 2019, c. 130, §5)

 §3174-BBB. Coverage for parents participating in rehabilitation and reunification efforts (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 2019, c. 130, §5)Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a parent receiving benefits under this chapter as a parent of one or more dependent minor children who have been removed from the home of that parent pursuant to section 4036‑B continues to be eligible for benefits under this chapter until either the department discontinues rehabilitation and reunification efforts pursuant to section 4041 or parental rights have been terminated pursuant to section 4055, whichever occurs first. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 130, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 130, §5 (AFF).]Beginning January 1, 2021, the department shall provide annually by January 1st to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters a report on the number of individuals and families who continue MaineCare coverage pursuant to the requirements of this section.   [PL 2019, c. 130, §1 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 130, §5 (AFF).]Revisor's Note: §3174-BBB. Coverage for conversion therapy as enacted by PL 2019, c. 165, §3 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-DDD SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 130, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 130, §5 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-CCC (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-CCC. Chiropractic services reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-AAA)

 §3174-CCC. Chiropractic services reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-AAA)1.  Reimbursement.  The department shall reimburse under the MaineCare program for chiropractic evaluation and management examinations performed by a chiropractic doctor licensed under Title 32, chapter 9 that are within the scope of practice of chiropractic doctors. This subsection does not limit reimbursements under the MaineCare program that may be available for other chiropractic services or affect any limits that may apply to reimbursements such as limits relating to numbers of visits.   [PL 2019, c. 421, §1 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §24 (RAL).] 2.  Rulemaking.  The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 421, §1 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §24 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 421, §1 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §24 (RAL).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-DDD (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-DDD. Coverage for conversion therapy (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-BBB)

 §3174-DDD. Coverage for conversion therapy (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-BBB)The department may not provide MaineCare reimbursement for conversion therapy as defined in Title 32, section 59‑C, subsection 1 administered to a minor.   [PL 2019, c. 165, §3 (NEW); RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §25 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 165, §3 (NEW). RR 2019, c. 1, Pt. A, §25 (RAL).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-EEE (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-EEE. Prior authorization of treatment for opioid use disorder

 §3174-EEE. Prior authorization of treatment for opioid use disorder 1.  Medication-assisted treatment.  For the purposes of this section, "medication-assisted treatment" means an evidence-based practice that combines pharmacological interventions with substance use disorder counseling.   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Prior authorization limitation.  The department may not require under the MaineCare program prior authorization for the following:   A. The prescription of at least one drug for each therapeutic class of medication used for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder; or   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).]B. Intensive outpatient therapy services for a diagnosis of opioid use disorder.   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Prior authorization for pregnant women.  In addition to the prior authorization limits imposed in subsection 2, the department may not require under the MaineCare program any prior authorization requirements with respect to a pregnant woman for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder or for intensive outpatient therapy services for a diagnosis of opioid use disorder.   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Dosage increases.  Notwithstanding subsections 2 and 3, the department may impose prior authorization requirements under the MaineCare program for dosage increases that exceed the department's dosing criteria as identified on the department's MaineCare preferred drug list.   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Rulemaking.  The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).] The requirements of this section must be applied in a manner that is not inconsistent with the requirements of the Medicaid drug rebate program.   [PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 645, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-FFF (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-FFF. State-funded medical program for noncitizens

 §3174-FFF. State-funded medical program for noncitizens 1.  Coverage provided.  Effective July 1, 2022, a person is eligible for the same scope of medical assistance provided under section 3174‑G if the person is a child under 21 years of age who would be eligible for assistance under the federal Medicaid program under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act but for the person's immigration status. In accordance with 8 United States Code, Section 1621, the State shall appropriate funds in the state budget to provide state-funded medical assistance through the MaineCare program and the children's health insurance program as defined in section 3174‑X, subsection 1, paragraph A for noncitizen individuals who reside in the State and are ineligible for coverage due to federal restrictions relating to immigration status in the federal Medicaid program and the children's health insurance program.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. DDD, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. DDD, §1 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: §3174-FFF. Palliative care reimbursement (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 438, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-GGG) Revisor's Note: §3174-FFF. Ostomy equipment reimbursement (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 467, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-HHH) SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. DDD, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-GGG (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-GGG. Palliative care reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-FFF)

 §3174-GGG. Palliative care reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-FFF)1.  Reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement under the MaineCare program for palliative care for the entire interdisciplinary team as appropriate to the plan of care, regardless of setting, including hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics and home care providers. For the purposes of this section, "palliative care" has the same meaning as in section 1726.   [PL 2021, c. 438, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §21 (RAL).] 2.  Rules.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. The rules must include, but are not limited to, reimbursement policies and quality control measures that ensure and promote high-value palliative care under the MaineCare program. The department shall use national standards for quality palliative care in the development of the rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 438, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §21 (RAL).] 3.  Stakeholder group.  The department shall periodically convene a stakeholder group that includes the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council established in Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 47-I and representatives of organizations representing palliative care, home care and hospice providers to advise the department on educational materials and outreach related to this section.   [PL 2021, c. 438, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §21 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 438, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §21 (RAL).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-HHH (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3174-HHH. Ostomy equipment reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-FFF)

 §3174-HHH. Ostomy equipment reimbursement (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-FFF)Beginning January 1, 2022, the department shall reimburse under the MaineCare program for ostomy equipment and supplies when that equipment or those supplies have been prescribed or recommended by a health care practitioner authorized to prescribe or recommend such equipment or supplies. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. For purposes of this section, "health care practitioner" has the same meaning as in Title 24, section 2502, subsection 1-A.   [PL 2021, c. 467, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §22 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 467, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §22 (RAL).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3175 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3175. Acceptance of federal provisions

 §3175. Acceptance of federal provisions The department is authorized, subject to the approval of the Governor, to:   [PL 1975, c. 771, §225 (AMD).]1.  Apply for assistance.  Apply for federal assistance under the United States Social Security Act, as amended, and to comply with such conditions, not inconsistent with this chapter, as may be required for such assistance; and   [PL 1973, c. 790, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Reports.  Make such reports in such form and containing such information as the Federal Government may from time to time require and comply with such provisions as the Federal Government may from time to time find necessary as to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.   [PL 1973, c. 790, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 790, §2 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 771, §225 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3175-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3175-A. Delinquent nursing home taxes to be withheld from Medicaid payments

 §3175-A. Delinquent nursing home taxes to be withheld from Medicaid payments Whenever the commissioner receives written notice from the State Tax Assessor that a nursing home is delinquent by more than 30 days in making a health care provider tax payment required by Title 36, section 2873, the commissioner shall, upon 10 days' written notice, withhold the outstanding amount of tax, together with any applicable interest and penalties, from the nursing home's Medicaid payments. All amounts withheld by the commissioner pursuant to this section are deemed to be health care provider tax payments by the nursing home and must be transferred within 30 days to the State Tax Assessor, who shall apply the amount in question to the nursing home's tax account.   [PL 2001, c. 714, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 714, Pt. CC, §8 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 714, §CC1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 714, §CC8 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3175-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3175-B. Delinquent residential treatment facility taxes to be withheld from Medicaid payments

 §3175-B. Delinquent residential treatment facility taxes to be withheld from Medicaid payments Whenever the commissioner receives written notice from the State Tax Assessor that a residential treatment facility is delinquent by more than 30 days in making a health care provider tax payment required by Title 36, section 2873, the commissioner shall, upon 10 days' written notice, withhold the outstanding amount of tax, together with any applicable interest and penalties, from the residential treatment facility's Medicaid payments. All amounts withheld by the commissioner pursuant to this section are deemed to be health care provider tax payments by the residential treatment facility and must be transferred within 30 days to the State Tax Assessor, who shall apply the amount in question to the residential treatment facility's tax account.   [PL 2001, c. 714, Pt. CC, §1 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 714, Pt. CC, §8 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 714, §CC1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 714, §CC8 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3175-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION|Part 1: ADMINISTRATION|Chapter 855: AID TO NEEDY PERSONS|22 §3175-C. Delinquent hospital taxes to be withheld from Medicaid payments

 §3175-C. Delinquent hospital taxes to be withheld from Medicaid payments When the commissioner receives written notice from the State Tax Assessor that a hospital is delinquent by more than 30 days in making a health care provider tax payment required by Title 36, section 2883 or chapter 377, the commissioner shall, upon 10 days' written notice, withhold the outstanding amount of tax, together with any applicable interest and penalties, from the hospital's Medicaid payments. All amounts withheld by the commissioner pursuant to this section are deemed to be health care provider tax payments by the hospital and must be transferred within 30 days to the State Tax Assessor, who shall apply the amount in question to the hospital's tax account.   [PL 2003, c. 513, Pt. CC, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 714, §NN1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 513, §CC1 (AMD).