Attention Section(s) 18, 21, and 29 Providers: Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Flexibility Guidance

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023. fb88Care expects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the corresponding 1915(c) waiver amendments necessary to make these changes permanent in the coming months.

Attention Section(s) 18, 21, and 29 Providers: Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Flexibility Guidance

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023. fb88Care expects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the corresponding 1915(c) waiver amendments necessary to make these changes permanent in the coming months.

Attention Section(s) 18, 21, and 29 Providers: Section 1915(c) Waiver Appendix K Flexibility Guidance

 

As previously shared in our October 16, 2023 provider bulletin, certain Appendix K flexibilities for sections 18, 21, and 29 will continue beyond November 11, 2023. fb88Care expects the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve the corresponding 1915(c) waiver amendments necessary to make these changes permanent in the coming months.

10-144 CMR c. 265; Substance Use Testing For The Workplace Rule - Rule Adoption

Adopted rule changes amend 10-144 CMR ch. 265, formerly entitled Drug Testing Laboratory Rules, to be consistent with updates to the fb88 Department of Labor’s (DOL) best practices and statute (26 MRS ch. 7, subch. 3-A -Substance Use Testing). The adopted rule is consistent with the proposed rule. Changes include: 1) updates to protocols in Section 2 of the rule specific to the collection of hair, oral fluids and sweat patches for drugs; 2) revised cut-off levels for substance-use tests to be consistent with current levels established by the U.S.

CoverME.gov Now Open for Shopping and Enrolling in Affordable Health Plans

As Open Enrollment launches today, tens of thousands of fb88rs qualify for help to pay their monthly premiums

AUGUSTA— The fb88 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today that fb88 people can now visit to shop for and enroll in 2024 coverage that fits their needs at a price that works during the Open Enrollment Period that kicks off today, November 1, 2023.

Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunity for Caregivers of Section 19 Members

The Office of Aging and Disability Services is excited to announce a virtual training opportunity, De-escalation Training, scheduled for November 15, 2023. This training is being provided under collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) fb88 and is available for caregivers providing care to Section 19 members. Caregivers can include personal support staff, attendants, home health aides, nurses, or other natural and family supports.