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22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-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 §3174-C. Coverage for inpatient hospital mental disease treatment services

 §3174-C. Coverage for inpatient hospital mental disease treatment services Provided that the federal maintenance-of-effort requirements are satisfied, the department shall provide reimbursement, under the United States Social Security Act, Title XIX, for inpatient psychiatric facility care and treatment of patients with mental diseases.   [PL 1985, c. 769, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 769, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-D (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-D. Medicaid coverage for services provided by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf

 §3174-D. Medicaid coverage for services provided by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf The Department of Health and Human Services may administer a program of Medicaid coverage for speech and hearing services, psychological services, occupational therapy and any other services provided by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf that qualify for reimbursement under the United States Social Security Act, Title XIX. The Department of Education has fiscal responsibility for providing the State's match for federal revenues acquired under this section. Any funds received as Medicaid reimbursement must be retained by the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.   [PL 2005, c. 279, §13 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 395, §B2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 834, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §A70 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 700, §A79 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 676, §9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 676, §13 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2005, c. 279, §13 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-E (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-E. Interim assistance agreement

 §3174-E. Interim assistance agreement The department, with the approval of the Governor and on behalf of the State, may enter into an agreement with the United States Social Security Administration for the purpose of receiving reimbursement for interim assistance payments as provided by the United States Social Security Act.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §71 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY P&SL 1987, c. 118 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 831, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 836, §§1,4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 847, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §A71 (RPR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-F (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-F. Coverage for adult dental services

 §3174-F. Coverage for adult dental services 1.  Coverage provided.  The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide the following dental services, reimbursed under the United States Social Security Act, Title XIX, or successors to it, to individuals 21 years of age and over:   A. Acute surgical care directly related to an accident where traumatic injury has occurred. This coverage will only be provided for the first 3 months after the accident;   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).]B. Oral surgical and related medical procedures not involving the dentition and gingiva;   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).]C. Extraction of teeth that are severely decayed and pose a serious threat of infection during a major surgical procedure of the cardiovascular system, the skeletal system or during radiation therapy for a malignant tumor;   [PL 1997, c. 159, §1 (AMD).]D. Treatment necessary to relieve pain, eliminate infection or prevent imminent tooth loss;   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. CCC, §1 (AMD).]E. [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. P, §14 (RP); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. P, §14 (RP).] F. Full and partial dentures; and   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. CCC, §1 (AMD).]G. Other comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental services to maintain good oral and overall health in accordance with rules adopted by the department.   [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. CCC, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. CCC, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Demonstration projects.  The department shall promptly take all appropriate steps to obtain necessary waivers, if necessary, from the federal Department of Health and Human Services that enable the State to provide within the limits of available funds, on a demonstration basis, comprehensive dental services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who are 21 years of age or older in public or private, nonprofit clinic settings. The department's goal in pursuing these waivers or demonstration projects not requiring waivers is to determine whether providing services in these settings promotes cost effectiveness or efficiency or promotes other objectives of the federal Social Security Act, Title XIX.   By January 15, 1992, the department shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health matters regarding the progress of its efforts under this subsection. The report must outline the department's progress and recommend further action required in pursuit of any demonstration project under this subsection.   [PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. P, §15 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 528, Pt. RRR (AFF); PL 1991, c. 591, Pt. P, §15 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 502, §A72 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 904 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §§P13-15 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §§P13-15 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 159, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. CCC, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-H (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-H. Availability of income between married couples in determination of eligibility

 §3174-H. Availability of income between married couples in determination of eligibility Notwithstanding this chapter, for the purpose of determining medical indigency and eligibility for assistance for an individual residing or about to reside in an institution eligible for Medicaid participation under this section, there shall be a presumption, rebuttable by either spouse, that each spouse has a marital property interest in 1/2 of the total monthly income of both spouses at the time of application for medical assistance. Only the 1/2 interest of the applicant spouse shall be considered available to the spouse in determining eligibility for medical indigency and eligibility for assistance.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).]The marital property interest of the applicant spouse in the income of both spouses may be rebutted upon a showing of one of the following:   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).]1.  Court order.  A court order allocating marital income pursuant to alimony, spousal support, equitable division of marital property or disposition of marital property;   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).] 2.  Individual ownership.  The establishing of sole individual ownership of income from current active employment; or   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).] 3.  Supplementary allocation of spousal income.  By applying to the Department of Health and Human Services for a supplementary allocation of spousal income pursuant to this section.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] The Department of Health and Human Services shall establish standards for the reasonable and adequate support of the community spouse and the community residence of the couple. The standards shall consider the cost of housing payments, property taxes, property insurance, utilities, food, medical expenses, transportation, other personal necessities and the presence of other dependent persons in the home.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]The community spouse may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services for a determination pursuant to the standards that the community spouse requires a larger portion of the marital income. Therefore, a smaller portion of the marital income will be available to the applicant spouse in determining medical indigency and eligibility for assistance.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]As soon as authorized by federal law, the department shall implement this section.   [PL 1989, c. 502, Pt. A, §72 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 502, §A72 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-J (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-J. Medicaid drug formulary (REPEALED)

 §3174-J. Medicaid drug formulary (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 875, §E35 (NEW). MRSA T. 22 §3174-J, sub-§4 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-K (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-K. Counseling for certain children

 §3174-K. Counseling for certain children By October 1, 1992, the department shall adopt rules to provide Medicaid coverage for crisis counseling for children up to 21 years of age who are in crisis as a result of their removal or imminent removal from their parents' homes. The rules must allow the counseling to be provided by licensed clinical social workers.   [PL 1991, c. 882, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 882, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-L (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-L. Parity among counselors

 §3174-L. Parity among counselors 1.  Licensed clinical social workers and licensed clinical professional counselors.  Licensed clinical social workers must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed clinical professional counselors are eligible to be reimbursed for those services. Licensed clinical professional counselors must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed clinical social workers are eligible to be reimbursed for those services.   [PL 1993, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Licensed master social workers and licensed professional counselors.  Licensed master social workers must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed professional counselors are eligible to be reimbursed for those services. Licensed professional counselors must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed master social workers are eligible to be reimbursed for those services.   [PL 1993, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Licensed clinical professional counselors.  A licensed clinical professional counselor, as defined in Title 32, section 13851, subsection 2, must be eligible to receive MaineCare reimbursement for counseling services at the same rate as a licensed clinical social worker, as defined in Title 32, section 7001‑A, subsection 6.   [PL 2017, c. 265, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY RR 1993, c. 1, §53 (COR). PL 1993, c. 393, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §I10 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 265, §1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-N (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-N. Authorization to pursue federal waivers to develop Medicaid managed-care program

 §3174-N. Authorization to pursue federal waivers to develop Medicaid managed-care program The department is authorized to seek all necessary approvals to establish a Medicaid managed-care demonstration project pursuant to 42 United States Code, Social Security Act, Section 1115.   [PL 1993, c. 707, Pt. I, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 707, §I2 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-O (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-O. Establish rules

 §3174-O. Establish rules The department shall establish rules recognizing the Medicaid hospital assessment as a reimbursable cost to providers participating in the State's medical assistance program.   [PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. W, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 368, §W5 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-P (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-P. Prescription processing service fee (REPEALED)

 §3174-P. Prescription processing service fee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 665, §EE1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 665, §EE3 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 795, §6 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-Q (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-Q. Medicaid stability

 §3174-Q. Medicaid stability 1.  Legislative authorization.  Except as provided in subsection 2, the department, in its administration of the Medicaid program and the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program or any successor program, shall obtain authorization from the Legislature by proper enactment of law before:   A. Implementing changes in eligibility for the Medicaid program that are reasonably likely to cause a decrease in excess of 10% in the percentages of enrollment in any covered group during any year or over any 5-year period unless individuals losing eligibility in a covered group are eligible in any other covered group with substantially similar or greater coverage;   [PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]B. Eliminating, having the effect of significantly limiting or significantly reducing eligibility for a category of service covered under the Medicaid program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program without comparable service provided in its place;   [PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]C. Accepting a block grant or any other fundamental alteration in the method of federal funding for the Medicaid program that could result in a substantial decrease in total funding for the program; or   [PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (NEW).]D. Applying for or amending a waiver, including a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 of the Social Security Act, or adopting a state plan amendment that could significantly reduce the scope of services of or eligibility for the Medicaid program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program.   [PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (RPR).] 2.  Exceptions in the event of federal law changes.  If an action must be taken by the department to comply with federal law and obtaining authorization from the Legislature cannot be achieved timely to comply with federal requirements, the department may act only to the extent necessary to achieve compliance with federal law, pending further action of the Legislature under this section.   [PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (RPR).] 3.  Failure to comply.  A person may not be denied eligibility for the Medicaid program or the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program as the result of a change to those programs as described in subsections 1 and 2 if the department failed to comply with this section.   [PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 696, §B2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. PPP, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 266, §1 (RPR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-R (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-R. Medicaid drug rebate program

 §3174-R. Medicaid drug rebate program The department shall enter into a drug rebate agreement with each manufacturer of prescription drugs under the Medicaid program, in accordance with the federal Social Security Act, Section 1927, as long as the agreements are consistent with state and federal law and result in a net increase in rebate revenue available to the Maine Medicaid Program. Individual rebate agreements may vary.   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §20 (RPR).]Revisor's Note: §3174-R. Access to dental services for children under Medicaid (As enacted by PL 1997, c. 667, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-S)Revisor's Note: §3174-R. Cub Care program (As enacted by PL 1997, c. 777, Pt. A, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-T) SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 2, §§45,46 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 643, §RR5 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 667, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 777, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, §A17 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 611, §2 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 397, §A20 (RPR).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-S (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-S. Access to dental services for children under Medicaid (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-R)

 §3174-S. Access to dental services for children under Medicaid (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-R)The department shall increase access to comprehensive dental care for children under the Medicaid program so that services are received on a timely basis in the regions of the State in which they live, in accordance with this section.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §45 (RAL).]1.  Telephone referral service.  By April 1, 1998, the department shall establish a toll-free telephone referral service to provide individuals with information on dental services and assistance in accessing dental services. The telephone service must provide persons calling about dental services with oral notice of the availability of assistance in arranging for appointments for dental screening and necessary corrective treatment, transportation to dental appointments and other services necessary to ensure access.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §45 (RAL).] 2.  Increasing providers.  The department shall work with a statewide dental association and dentists in the State to increase the number of providers of dental care and the number participating in the Medicaid program.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §45 (RAL).] 3.  Goal.  It is the goal of the Legislature that children enrolled in the Medicaid program in all regions of the State have the same access to dental care as children enrolled in private dental insurance programs.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §45 (RAL).] 4.  Annual report.  By February 15, 1999 and annually thereafter, the department shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters an annual report containing information related to the progress of the department in meeting the goal stated in subsection 3 and an action plan to increase access to dental care. The report must include an analysis of the progress being made in increasing access, the problems incurred within the prior year and corrective action to be taken. The action plan must consider the following strategies to increase access: nonprofit clinics; purchase of practice clinics; enhanced reimbursement for dentists serving a large number of children under the Medicaid program; and contracts with dental clinics and health centers to provide dental care.   [RR 1997, c. 2, §45 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 2, §45 (RAL).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-U (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-U. Medicaid reimbursement for dental services

 §3174-U. Medicaid reimbursement for dental services The department shall conduct an annual review of the adequacy of reimbursement rates for dental services for dentists who provide care for a disproportionate number of patients whose care is reimbursed through the Medicaid program and the Cub Care program established in section 3174‑T. By December 31, 1999, the department shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the results of the study, including the costs in General Fund and other money.   [PL 1999, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]Revisor's Note: §3174-U. Procedure for home health care changes (As enacted by PL 1999, c. 329, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-W)SECTION HISTORY RR 1999, c. 1, §28 (RAL). PL 1999, c. 301, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 329, §1 (NEW).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-V (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-V. Federally qualified health center reimbursements

 §3174-V. Federally qualified health center reimbursements Beginning in fiscal year 2003-04, the reimbursement requirements listed in subsections 1 and 2 apply to payments for certain federally qualified health centers as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 1395x, subsection(aa)(1993).   [PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. K, §11 (AMD).]1.  Services furnished by center.  The department shall reimburse a federally qualified health center no less than 100% of reasonable costs, reduced by the total copayments for which members are responsible, for services furnished by the center within the scope of service approved by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration or the commissioner if that center:   A. Is receiving a grant under Section 330 of the federal Public Health Services Act; or   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. T, §1 (NEW).]B. Is receiving funding under contract with the recipient of a grant under Section 330 of the federal Public Health Services Act, is identified as a subrecipient in the Section 330 grantee's approved scope of work and meets the requirements to receive a grant under Section 330 of that Act.   [PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. T, §1 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. K, §11 (AMD).] 2.  Contracted services.  When a federally qualified health center otherwise meeting the requirements of subsection 1 contracts with a managed care plan or the Dirigo Health Program for the provision of MaineCare services, the department shall reimburse that center the difference between the payment received by the center from the managed care plan or the Dirigo Health Program and 100% of the reasonable cost, reduced by the total copayments for which members are responsible, incurred in providing services within the scope of service approved by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration or the commissioner. Any such managed care contract must provide payments for the services of a center that are not less than the level and amount of payment that the managed care plan or the Dirigo Health Program would make for services provided by an entity not defined as a federally qualified health center.   [PL 2005, c. 400, Pt. C, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 401, §T1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §K11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 469, §A7 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 400, §C1 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 3174-W (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-W. Procedure for home health care changes (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-U)

 §3174-W. Procedure for home health care changes (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 22, SECTION 3174-U)Rules adopted by the department regarding access to home health care under the Medicaid program are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [RR 2003, c. 2, §73 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY RR 1999, c. 1, §28 (RAL). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §73 (COR).