The Department of Health and Human Services suspended payments in December to Gateway Community Services, which has denied allegations of fraud.
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Mixed reaction to changes in Medicaid services for children with disabilities
After supporters raised an alarm, the Maine DHHS altered rules involving services for disabled children, fixing ‘what would have been some of the biggest threats to services,’ one advocate said.
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Moratorium won’t impact existing home health, hospice services in Maine, advocates say
The Trump administration announced a 6-month moratorium on new agencies, citing ‘waste, fraud and abuse’ in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
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Maine is preparing for new Medicaid work requirements in 2027
The state plans to hire 35 employees and spend $8 million to upgrade its online registration system.
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Maine delays some Medicaid payments due to budget shortfall
There will be no disruption in Medicaid services, hospital officials said.
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Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures
Dentists say a Medicaid reimbursement rate hike covering general anesthesia for dental procedures will help reduce wait times.
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Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.
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Dr. Oz escalates Medicaid fraud claims against Maine, other states
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator said the techniques the federal government is using in Minnesota could be applied to other states such as Maine.
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Lewiston health care provider raided by federal agents
More than a dozen agents were seen Tuesday entering the offices of Bright Future Healthier You at 95 Park St.