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ME LD1509
ME LD1509Resolve, to Maintain Access to Home and Community-based Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Brain Injury
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Introduced
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the Department of Health and Human Services to propose and implement the rates as determined by the department's rate study begun in 2023 and carried out pursuant to the provisions of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3173-J for services provided by home and community-based services providers under rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II and III, Sections 18, 20, 21 and 29 to adults with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or brain injury.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to propose and implement new rates for home and community-based services (HCBS) for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or brain injury by July 1, 2025. The rates will be based on a rate study initiated by the department in 2023, specifically covering services outlined in certain chapters and sections of the MaineCare Benefits Manual (Chapters II and III, Sections 18, 20, 21, and 29). The legislation includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon approval, with the goal of ensuring appropriate compensation for providers who support vulnerable adult populations receiving home and community-based services. This resolve aims to maintain access to critical support services by updating the reimbursement rates for providers who care for adults with specific developmental and neurological conditions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Holly Stover (D)*,
Lydia Crafts (D),
Jack Ducharme (R),
Drew Gattine (D),
Lori Gramlich (D),
Kathy Javner (R),
Julia McCabe (D),
Marianne Moore (R),
Jennifer Poirier (R),
Cameron Reny (D),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1509&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN150901.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0993&item=1&snum=132 |
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