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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3481. Providing for protective services with the consent of the person; withdrawal of consent; care taker refusal

§3481. Providing for protective services with the consent of the person; withdrawal of consent; care taker refusal
When it has been determined that an incapacitated or dependent adult is in need of protective services, the department shall immediately provide or arrange for protective services, provided that the adult consents.   [PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Consent.
If an incapacitated or dependent adult does not consent to the receipt of protective services, or if the adult withdraws consent, the service may not be provided.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §175 (COR).]
2.  Consent refused.
When a private guardian or conservator of an incapacitated adult who consents to the receipt of protective services refuses to allow those services to be provided to the incapacitated adult, the department may petition the Probate Court for removal of the guardian pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 5‑319 or for removal of the conservator pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 5‑430. When a caretaker or guardian of an incapacitated adult who consents to the receipt of protective services refuses to allow those services to be provided to the incapacitated adult, the department may petition the Probate Court for temporary guardianship pursuant to Title 18‑C, sections 5‑124 and 5‑312 or for a protective arrangement pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 5‑501.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §55 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 652, §8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §55 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §175 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3482. Providing for protective services to incapacitated adults who lack the capacity to consent

§3482. Providing for protective services to incapacitated adults who lack the capacity to consent
If the department reasonably determines that an incapacitated adult is being abused, neglected or exploited and lacks capacity to consent to protective services, the department may petition the Probate Court for guardianship or conservatorship, in accordance with Title 18-C, section 5-701. The petition must allege specific facts sufficient to show that the incapacitated adult is in need of protective services and lacks capacity to consent to them.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §56 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §56 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3483. Emergency intervention; authorized entry of premises; immunity of petitioner

§3483. Emergency intervention; authorized entry of premises; immunity of petitioner
1.  Action.
When the court has exercised the power of a guardian or has appointed the department temporary guardian pursuant to Title 18‑C, sections 5‑124 and 5‑312, and the ward or a caretaker refuses to relinquish care and custody to the court or to the department, then at the request of the department, a law enforcement officer may take any necessary and reasonable action to obtain physical custody of the ward for the department. Necessary and reasonable action may include entering public or private property with a warrant based on probable cause to believe that the ward is there.
[PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §57 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
2.  Liability.
No petitioner shall be held liable in any action brought by the incapacitated adult if the petitioner acted in good faith.
[PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 652, §9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §57 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3484. Payment for protective services

§3484. Payment for protective services
At the time the department makes an evaluation of the case reported, it must be determined, according to regulations set by the commissioner, whether the incapacitated or dependent adult is financially capable of paying for the essential services. To the extent that assets are available to the incapacitated or dependent adult, ward or protected person, the cost of services must be borne by the estate of the person receiving those services.   [PL 2003, c. 653, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 653, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3485. Reporting abuse

§3485. Reporting abuse
1.  Immediate report.
Subject to the confidentiality provisions of section 3474, subsection 2, paragraph A, when the department receives a report under subchapter 1‑A that a person is suspected of abusing, neglecting or exploiting an incapacitated or dependent adult, the department shall immediately report the suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to the appropriate district attorney's office, whether or not the department investigates the report.
[PL 2011, c. 291, §5 (NEW).]
2.  After investigation.
Upon finding evidence indicating that a person has abused, neglected or exploited an incapacitated or dependent adult, resulting in serious harm, the department shall notify the appropriate district attorney or law enforcement agency of that finding.
[PL 2011, c. 291, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 259, §7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 183, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 653, §18 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 291, §5 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3486. Cooperation

§3486. Cooperation
All other state and local agencies as well as private agencies receiving public funds shall cooperate with the department in rendering protective services on behalf of incapacitated and dependent adults.   [PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 2: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 22 §3487. Adoption of standards

§3487. Adoption of standards
The department shall adopt standards and other procedures and guidelines with forms to insure the effective implementation of this chapter.   [PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 527, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 3: PLACEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND INCAPACITATED ADULTS WHO ARE NOT MENTALLY RETARDED › 22 §3488. Placement (REPEALED)

§3488. Placement
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 575, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 653, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 3: PLACEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND INCAPACITATED ADULTS WHO ARE NOT MENTALLY RETARDED › 22 §3489. Levels (REPEALED)

§3489. Levels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 575, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 653, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 3: PLACEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND INCAPACITATED ADULTS WHO ARE NOT MENTALLY RETARDED › 22 §3490. Therapeutic services (REPEALED)

§3490. Therapeutic services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 575, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 653, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 3: PLACEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND INCAPACITATED ADULTS WHO ARE NOT MENTALLY RETARDED › 22 §3491. Training team (REPEALED)

§3491. Training team
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 575, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 653, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 3: PLACEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR DEPENDENT AND INCAPACITATED ADULTS WHO ARE NOT MENTALLY RETARDED › 22 §3492. Rules (REPEALED)

§3492. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 575, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 653, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 958-A: ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT › Subchapter 4: RULES › 22 §3493. Rules

§3493. Rules
The department may adopt rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to carry out this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 653, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 653, §20 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3500. Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (REPEALED)

§3500. Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 307, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B92 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 14, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3500-A. Jurisdiction of Director of Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, defined (REPEALED)

§3500-A. Jurisdiction of Director of Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 307, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 703, §A26 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 14, §3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §I11 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 707, §Z1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 790, §A26 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3501. Program established (REPEALED)

§3501. Program established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 307, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A27 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3501-A. Medical eye care program (REPEALED)

§3501-A. Medical eye care program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 703, §A28 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 831, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §I12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3501-B. Medical eye care program (REPEALED)

§3501-B. Medical eye care program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 707, §Z2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 790, §B2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3502. Education of blind children (REPEALED)

§3502. Education of blind children
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 232 (AMD). P&SL 1971, c. 91, §E (AMD). PL 1973, c. 307, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 353, §1 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 14, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3503. Mandatory report of blindness (REPEALED)

§3503. Mandatory report of blindness
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 232 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 307, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3504. Authority (REPEALED)

§3504. Authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 14, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 44, §1 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3505. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3505. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A149 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A100 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 14, §§6-8 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 44, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3506. Preference (REPEALED)

§3506. Preference
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 44, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3507. Powers and duties of the division (REPEALED)

§3507. Powers and duties of the division
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3508. Construction, remodeling; planning for vending facility (REPEALED)

§3508. Construction, remodeling; planning for vending facility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3509. Construction of buildings (REPEALED)

§3509. Construction of buildings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3510. Exemptions (REPEALED)

§3510. Exemptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3511. Correctional, mental and certain educational institutions (REPEALED)

§3511. Correctional, mental and certain educational institutions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §55 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 959: SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › 22 §3512. Application (REPEALED)

§3512. Application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 88 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 44, §6 (RPR). PL 1993, c. 708, §G2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 960: EYE CARE › 22 §3521. Medical eye care program

§3521. Medical eye care program
The department shall provide medical eye services, within the amounts appropriated by the Legislature, including corrective glasses, to individuals who have an annual income not exceeding 80% of the State's median income adjusted for family size and who have:   [PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Eye disorder.
A significant eye disorder that, if untreated, may progress to blindness; or
[PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Visual acuity of 20/70 or worse.
A visual acuity after correction of 20/70 or worse in the better eye.
[PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).]
The department shall, after hearing, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, adopt rules governing eligibility, application procedures, services covered and reimbursement procedures, including member responsibility for a $10 copayment for prescriptions; a $10 copayment for an office visit to a physician, optometrist or optician; and a $50 copayment for a hospital procedure or an ambulatory surgical center procedure. The authority to adopt rules granted by this paragraph is deemed to be the same authority granted by former section 3501-B.   [PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. K, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 790, §B3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §K13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3551. Policy (REPEALED)

§3551. Policy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 159, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3552. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3552. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 645, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 539, §2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 159, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3553. Powers and duties (REPEALED)

§3553. Powers and duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 645, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 539, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A80 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP). PL 1997, c. 393, §A22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3554. Investigations (REPEALED)

§3554. Investigations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 645, §§3-7 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 159, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 644, §§4,5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3555. Confidentiality of information; use and disclosure by advocacy agency (REPEALED)

§3555. Confidentiality of information; use and disclosure by advocacy agency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 645, §8 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 159, §5 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3556. Review of guardianship (REPEALED)

§3556. Review of guardianship
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 553, §2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 159, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3557. Rules (REPEALED)

§3557. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 645, §9 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 961: PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED › 22 §3558. Application to residents in children's homes (REPEALED)

§3558. Application to residents in children's homes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 539, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 837, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 962: PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › 22 §3571. Prevention of developmental disabilities

§3571. Prevention of developmental disabilities
1.  Prevention of developmental disabilities; Department of Health and Human Services.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall serve as the principal agency for the primary prevention of developmental disabilities in the State and shall provide services for pregnant women and new mothers to minimize the likelihood of their having a developmentally disabled child. In particular, the department shall conduct professional education to assure that the best available prevention techniques are utilized by health care professionals in the State and shall assure that access to prenatal services exists for all women of childbearing age in the State.
[PL 1985, c. 484 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
2.  Counseling and support services; Department of Health and Human Services.
The Department of Health and Human Services shall institute programs of family counseling and support services for families with children who are developmentally disabled aged 0 to 5 years. The purpose of these counseling and support services must be to increase the family's understanding of the child's special needs and to enhance family members' abilities to cope with the physical and emotional strains experienced by families with disabled children.
[PL 2021, c. 348, §29 (AMD).]
3.  Preschool coordination projects; Department of Education.
The Department of Education through the preschool coordination projects shall ensure the provision of comprehensive developmental services, including physical therapy, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy to preschool children who are disabled or delayed. To the maximum extent possible, these programs must make use of existing 3rd party payors and coordinate services with local resources. In instances where needed services are not available, the department shall use authorized funds to enable preschool coordination projects to work with local providers, including public and private agencies and school units to develop new or expand existing service to meet these needs.
In addition, the Department of Education shall ensure that comprehensive health educational programs are available in state schools and that teacher training programs in the State include preparation in conduct of health educational programs.
[PL 2021, c. 348, §30 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 484 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A81 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2021, c. 348, §§29, 30 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 962: PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › 22 §3572. Use of private agencies to deliver services

§3572. Use of private agencies to deliver services
Private agencies shall be used as appropriate to carry out the implementation of initiatives to prevent developmental disabilities in cooperation with the respective departments so that State Government agencies do not duplicate existing resources in the community and so that all available resources are used effectively to rapidly achieve the goal of preventing developmental disabilities in the State.   [PL 1985, c. 484 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 484 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 962: PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › 22 §3573. Reporting

§3573. Reporting
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Developmental disability" means a disability attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments that:
(1) Is manifested before the person reaches 22 years of age;
(2) Is likely to continue indefinitely;
(3) Results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity:
(a) Self-care;
(b) Receptive and expressive language;
(c) Learning;
(d) Mobility;
(e) Self-direction;
(f) Capacity for independent living; and
(g) Economic self-sufficiency.
A person from birth through 9 years of age who has a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition may be considered to have a developmental disability without meeting 3 of the criteria stated in this subparagraph if there is a high probability that the person will meet those criteria later in life if services and supports are not provided to the person; and
(4) Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services that are of a lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.   [PL 2003, c. 602, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Mental and physical impairments" includes, but is not limited to, the following conditions: intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, Asperger syndrome, mental illness, Prader-Willi syndrome and epilepsy.   [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).]
2.  Reporting requirements.
The Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education shall by January 15th of each year submit a joint report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters regarding activities conducted over the past fiscal year related to the prevention of developmental disabilities and underlying mental and physical impairments and plans for such activities in the succeeding year. The report must also include data on the incidence rate of births of developmentally disabled children in the State.
[RR 2003, c. 2, §74 (COR).]
3.  Limitation.
The provisions of this section may not be interpreted to expand or otherwise affect the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services to provide services to children and families under section 3571, subsection 2 or under Title 34-B.
[PL 2003, c. 602, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 484 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §74 (COR). PL 2003, c. 602, §1 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3601. General provisions (REPEALED)

§3601. General provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 546, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 584, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 851, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §H2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3602. Telecommunication equipment for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired (REPEALED)

§3602. Telecommunication equipment for the deaf, hearing impaired and speech impaired
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 851, §6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §H2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS › Subchapter 2: RIGHTS OF THE DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED › 22 §3611. Policy (REPEALED)

§3611. Policy
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 584, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §H2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS › Subchapter 2: RIGHTS OF THE DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED › 22 §3612. Rights (REPEALED)

§3612. Rights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 584, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 41, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 104, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §H2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS › Subchapter 2: RIGHTS OF THE DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED › 22 §3613. Motor vehicle drivers (REPEALED)

§3613. Motor vehicle drivers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 584, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 41, §2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 708, §H2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 2: AGED, BLIND, DISABLED OR MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS › Chapter 963: DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS › Subchapter 2: RIGHTS OF THE DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED › 22 §3614. Penalty; misrepresentation of hearing ear dog (REPEALED)

§3614. Penalty; misrepresentation of hearing ear dog
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 584, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 708, §H2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051: CHILDREN'S SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3700. Definition of "child" or "minor child" (REPEALED)

§3700. Definition of "child" or "minor child"
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §47 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 598, §37 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 577, §1 (RP). PL 1979, c. 733, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051: CHILDREN'S SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3701. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3701. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 57 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 577, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §146 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051: CHILDREN'S SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3702. Goals, objectives, priorities and services (REPEALED)

§3702. Goals, objectives, priorities and services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 577, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051: CHILDREN'S SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3703. Authorization; cooperation with Federal Government (REPEALED)

§3703. Authorization; cooperation with Federal Government
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 577, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051: CHILDREN'S SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 22 §3704. Parental rights (REPEALED)

§3704. Parental rights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 577, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 127, §147 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3711. Short title (REPEALED)

§3711. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3712. Purpose (REPEALED)

§3712. Purpose
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3713. Authorization (REPEALED)

§3713. Authorization
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 577, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §190 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3714. Plan (REPEALED)

§3714. Plan
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3715. Reports (REPEALED)

§3715. Reports
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3716. Limitations (REPEALED)

§3716. Limitations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1051-A: INTERIM CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACT › 22 §3717. Balances and transfers (REPEALED)

§3717. Balances and transfers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 42, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3721. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3721. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A142 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §§BB1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §§DDD3-5 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3722. Maine Children's Trust Fund (REPEALED)

§3722. Maine Children's Trust Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A142 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3723. Board; establishment (REPEALED)

§3723. Board; establishment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A142 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B90 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A83 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §BB2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3724. Duties (REPEALED)

§3724. Duties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A142 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §BB3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3725. Disbursement of fund money (REPEALED)

§3725. Disbursement of fund money
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A142 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 769, §A76 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §BB4 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3725-A. Disbursement of fund income (REPEALED)

§3725-A. Disbursement of fund income
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD10 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 128, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 600, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3726. Review (REPEALED)

§3726. Review
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 402, §A142 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052: MAINE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › 22 §3726-A. Rules; report (REPEALED)

§3726-A. Rules; report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §DDD12 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 600, §A15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3731. Definitions

§3731. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates or unless they are inconsistent with federal law, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Child care.
"Child care" means a regular service of care and education provided for compensation for any part of a day less than 24 hours to a child or children under 16 years of age whose parents work outside the home, attend an educational program or are otherwise unable to care for their children. "Child care" also means administrative functions related to the delivery of child care services, including, but not limited to, contract management, voucher administration, licensing, training, technical assistance and referral.
[PL 2011, c. 388, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Council.
"Council" means the Maine Children's Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council established pursuant to Title 5, section 12004‑J, subsection 18.
[PL 2019, c. 450, §15 (AMD).]
2-A.  Division.
"Division" means the early childhood division of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services.
[PL 2011, c. 388, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Office.
"Office" means the Office of Child Care and Head Start.
[PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. D, §7 (AMD).]
4.  Region.
"Region" means a service delivery region established by the commissioner.
[PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §32 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §D7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. N, §32 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 388, §§4, 5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 450, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3731-A. Maine Child Care Affordability Program

§3731-A. Maine Child Care Affordability Program
The Maine Child Care Affordability Program is established in the department to provide child care subsidies under this chapter in accordance with the principles described under section 3732 to support the high-quality child care needs of children and working families while also providing a living wage to early childhood educators. Eligibility for child care subsidies under the Maine Child Care Affordability Program must be determined in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3732. Principles of child care system

§3732. Principles of child care system
The department shall allocate resources available under this chapter in a manner that promotes the following principles.   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Family self-sufficiency.
A stable source of child care is a critical ingredient to economic self-sufficiency. Child care policies and programs must facilitate a smooth transition into the work force for parents and a rich and stable environment for children.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Investment in children.
Child care is a critical investment that affects a child's readiness to learn. High-quality child care programs recognize and implement good, early childhood practices, as articulated by Head Start, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other early childhood organizations.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Consumer orientation and education.
Child care policies and programs must be responsive to the changing needs of families and educate families about available options, identifying quality programs and selecting appropriate care.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Accessibility.
High-quality child care must be available to any family seeking care regardless of where the family lives or the special needs of the child. A centralized system in local communities must be available to facilitate parents' access to child care.
[PL 2011, c. 388, §6 (AMD).]
5.  Affordability.
High-quality child care must be available to families who receive child care subsidies available in the State on a sliding scale fee basis, with families contributing based on ability to pay.
[PL 2011, c. 388, §7 (AMD).]
6.  Diversity.
It is the goal of the State to strive wherever possible to provide child care in an integrated setting, where children with various needs and of various income levels and cultures are cared for together.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
7.  Efficient, coordinated administration.
Child care programs must be coordinated to ensure the most effective use of federal and state funds.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
8.  Support for infrastructure.
State child care agencies and policies must support the orderly development of a high-quality child care system.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 388, §§6, 7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3733. Designated agency

§3733. Designated agency
To the extent permitted by federal law, the department shall coordinate and administer all available federal and state child care funds, including, but not limited to, those available under the United States Social Security Act; the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Section 5081; and the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, as amended by the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Public Law 104-193, 110 Stat. 2105.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3734. Use of federal funds

§3734. Use of federal funds
The department shall seek the advice of the council when applying or reapplying for federal funds under this chapter and when submitting state plans, amendments to state plans or waivers for federal approval. Whenever the department makes these submissions to the Federal Government, it shall notify the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over human resource matters and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council.   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
The following additional provisions apply to certain federal child care funds, as indicated.   [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Used to supplement state funds.
Federal child care funds must be used to supplement and may not replace existing state and local child care funds.
[PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Block grant funds encumbered.
Within 6 months of receiving any payment under the federal Child Care and Development Fund, the department shall expend or encumber 100% of the payment.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3735. Child care for ASPIRE-TANF participants

§3735. Child care for ASPIRE-TANF participants
The department shall ensure that all persons referred for participation in the State's ASPIRE-TANF program receive information regarding child care options from caseworkers who are knowledgeable about the range of child care subsidies available in this State and who can explain the relative advantages of each option. This may be done directly by the department or by the department's designee.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1052-A: CHILD CARE SERVICES › 22 §3736. Eligibility

§3736. Eligibility
1.  Single application form.
By October 1, 1993, the department shall develop a universal application for all publicly funded child care programs for applicants who are seeking child care as their primary service. By January 1, 1994, the department shall require all caseworkers and contractors to use the form to determine eligibility for those applicants. Applicants submitting applications to more than one caseworker or contractor may submit photocopies or facsimile copies.
[PL 2011, c. 388, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Eligibility decision within 15 days; retroactive reimbursement.
The department shall determine eligibility for child care programs administered under this chapter within 15 days of receiving a completed application. If a contractor determines eligibility, the department shall require that the contractor determine eligibility within 15 days of receiving a completed application. The department shall provide retroactive reimbursement to a child care program that provided tuition assistance to an applicant during the application period.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Application; effective date.
If an applicant for child care programs administered under this chapter is determined eligible, child care assistance must be provided retroactively to the date of application.
[PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RRRR, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Changes in eligibility.
The department shall notify a provider of child care services provided under this chapter within 2 business days of when a recipient's eligibility changes.
[PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 388, §8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 267, Pt. RRRR, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. VVV, §§2, 3 (AMD).