HA/SCOPE
131st Legislative Session - Updated December 6
| Bill | Title | Summary | Status | Position | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD 198 (HP 122) | An Act To Provide Mainecare Coverage For Doula Services | This bill requires reimbursement under the MaineCare program for doula services. | Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (4/18) | HA/SCOPE | |
| LD 223 (HP 144) | Resolve, Directing The Department Of Health And Human Services To Amend Mainecare Rules Regarding Pharmacy Services | This resolve allows a pharmacist licensed under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, chapter 117 to be reimbursed for providing medication evaluation or consultation to a MaineCare member via telehealth or in a home visit when technology is not the most effective mode of consultation for services. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend its rules under Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Sections 19, 40 and 96 and Chapter 5: Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, Section 63 accordingly. | CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 131st Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 847. (7/26) | HA/SCOPE | |
| LD 592 (SP 260) | An Act To Amend The Law Governing Mainecare Coverage Of Chiropractic Treatment | This bill requires all chiropractic services that are within the scope of practice of chiropractic doctors and performed by a licensed chiropractic doctor to be reimbursed under the MaineCare program. Under current law, the Department of Health and Human Services is required to reimburse for only chiropractic evaluation and management examinations. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a state plan amendment to allow for Medicaid reimbursement for all chiropractic services within the scope of practice of chiropractic doctors no later than January 1, 2024. If the state plan amendment is not approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, chiropractic doctors will not be reimbursed by the MaineCare program for any additional chiropractic services not currently eligible for reimbursement. | Signed by the Governor Public Law Chapter 454 (7/27) | HA/SCOPE |