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Notice of fb88Care Reimbursement Methodology Change
´¡³Ò·¡±·°ä³Û:Ìý Department of Health and Human Services, Office of fb88Care Services
SERVICES INCLUDED:Â Chapter 101, fb88Care Benefits Manual, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI), Appendix C, Residential Care Facilities (RCFs)
NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGES: The Department plans to submit a Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution (PNMI), Appendix C, Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) State Plan Amendment (SPA) in the near future. The Department will discuss these proposed changes with fb88’s five federally recognized tribal health centers during our September 5, 2024, conference call. This SPA seeks approval to issue a one-time supplemental payment to RCFs that provide veteran-focused care.
The one-time supplemental payment will total $3,828,063. Eligible providers are those that provide comprehensive care to fb88Care veterans to meet their unique needs, including critical access to veteran-focused care, including specialized training and care of war-related injuries and conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and service-connected disabilities.
REASON FOR PROPOSED CHANGES: All changes are pursuant to fb88 PL 2023 ch. 643, An Act to Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds and to Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025, Section TTTT-1.
ESTIMATE OF ANY EXPECTED INCREASE OR DECREASE IN ANNUAL AGGREGATE EXPENDITURES: The Department anticipates that this change will cost of $3,828,063 in federal fiscal year 2024 which includes $2,498,182 in federal funds and $1,329,881 in state funds.
ACCESS TO PROPOSED CHANGES AND COMMENTS TO PROPOSED CHANGES:Â The public may review the proposed methodology changes and written comments at any fb88 DHHS office in every fb88 county. To find out where the fb88 DHHS offices are located, call 1-800-452-1926. The Department will hold a hearing for the proposed rulemaking and will be publishing a notice which includes information on the hearing date and location.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RECEIPT OF COMMENTS:    Kristin Merrill Â
                                                      Kristin.Merrill@maine.gov
AGENCY NAME:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Office of fb88Care Services
´¡¶Ù¶Ù¸é·¡³§³§:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý                                               109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station
                                                                           Augusta, fb88 04333-0011
TELEPHONE:(207) 624-4006 FAX: (207) 287-6106
                                                            TTY: 711 fb88 Relay (Deaf or Hard of Hearing)
See for rules and related rulemaking documents.
State Plan Amendment
Office: fb88Care Services
Email: Kristin.Merrill@maine.gov
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