Bill > LD1634

This bill establishes new requirements for waiting times for services under Maine's Medicaid program (MaineCare), mandating that no MaineCare-enrolled individual can be required to wait more than 6 months for any covered service from the time they request that service. If a healthcare provider's waiting list exceeds this 6-month limit, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop and submit a corrective action plan to the legislative committee responsible for health and human services within 3 months of becoming aware of the extended wait time. The bill defines a "covered individual" as someone who is both eligible for and enrolled in the MaineCare program, and it applies to all services provided under the MaineCare program. This legislation aims to improve access to healthcare services for MaineCare participants by establishing a clear maximum waiting period and requiring proactive measures to reduce wait times when they become excessive.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1634&snum=132