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ME LD563
Bill
AI Summary
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Directs Maine Department of Health and Human Services to apply within 9 months for a federal Medicaid waiver from the "Institutions for Mental Disease" (IMD) exclusion under 42 CFR Section 435.1009
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The waiver would allow Medicaid to cover services for patients in psychiatric hospitals, nursing facilities, or other mental health institutions with more than 16 beds
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Currently, federal law prohibits Medicaid payment for care in facilities with more than 16 beds that primarily treat mental illness
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Requires DHHS to notify the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee when the waiver application is submitted
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Mandates a status report by January 1, 2027 on the waiver request and implementation of any services authorized under the waiver
Legislative Description
Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment
Medicaid
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/14/2025