EVV Providers – Update to Latest Version of the Sandata Mobile Connect (SMC) Application: Revised Phase Out Date

EVV Providers who are currently using the SMC app through their phone, tablet, or other mobile device should update to the latest version of the application using the Apple Store, or Google Play. The current version of the app is now being phased out, effective September 4, 2024. To avoid any interruption of visit record keeping, you should now download the latest version of the app.

Please contact Provider Services with questions:Ìý

fb88Care Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal, fb88Care Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 25, Dental Services and Reimbursement Methodology

Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal

AGENCY:Ìý Department of Health and Human Services, fb88Care Services, Division of Policy

CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: 10-144 C.M.R., Chapter 101, fb88Care Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 25, Dental Services and Reimbursement Methodology

PROPOSED RULE NUMBER:

CONCISE SUMMARY:

Jamestown Canyon Virus Detected in Penobscot County

fb88 CDC shares tips to prevent diseases spread by mosquito bites

AUGUSTA- - The fb88 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (fb88 CDC) announced today that mosquitoes in the Penobscot County town of Orono tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV). This is the first mosquito pool in fb88 to test positive this year for any virus transmitted by mosquitoes. There are currently no known human cases of JCV or any other locally-acquired mosquito-borne diseases in fb88 this year.

Attention Primary Care Plus (PCPlus) Practices: Reminder - PCPlus Open Office Hour 

The Delivery System Reform Unit (DSRU) will be holding a PCPlus Open Office Hour on Friday July 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. The purpose of the Open Office Hour is to provide an accessible online venue for PCPlus providers toÌýhear about pertinent information and ask fb88Care questions you might have regarding the PCPlus program. One of the topics we will be highlighting during this discussion is the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program for Children and Youth.Ìý

Notice of fb88Care Reimbursement Methodology Change, fb88Care Benefits Manual, Section 23, Developmental and Behavioral Evaluation Services

Notice of fb88Care Reimbursement Methodology Change

AGENCY:Ìý Department of Health and Human Services, Office of fb88Care Services

SERVICES INCLUDED:Ìý Chapter 101, fb88Care Benefits Manual, Section 23, Developmental and Behavioral Evaluation Services

NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGES: The Department plans to add reimbursement for Foster Care Comprehensive Health Assessments (CHAs) and amend existing reimbursement for Child Abuse Evaluations in accordance with the table below.

State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 Rate Letters for Section 67, Nursing Facilities (NFs) and Section 97, Appendix C, Residential Care Facilities (RCFs)

SFY25 Rate Letters for NFs and RCFs are now available on the secure . New rates are effective as of July 1, 2024.

Implementation of Rates

NF rates were implemented on June 26, 2024.

Specialty NF and RCF rates will be implemented by August 1, 2024.