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This bill requires the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to evaluate the potential financial consequences on community action agencies before signing any contracts for nonemergency transportation services covered by MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program). Specifically, the bill mandates that when DHHS is considering entering into a contract with a transportation service provider, it must first assess how such a contract might financially impact existing programs run by community action agencies, which are nonprofit organizations that provide various social services to low-income communities. By requiring this financial impact assessment, the bill aims to protect community action agencies from potential economic disruption that could occur if a new transportation service contract undermines their existing programs or funding streams. The bill adds a new section to Maine state law that explicitly outlines this requirement, ensuring that DHHS considers the broader community impact of its transportation service contracting decisions.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1125&snum=132