Lifespan Concept Paper Public Comment Summary and Updated FAQs; Lifespan Regional and Online Stakeholder Meetings

Lifespan Concept Paper Public Comment Summary and Updated FAQs; Lifespan Regional and Online Stakeholder Meetings

The Department would like to thank everyone who provided feedback and comments on the Lifespan Waiver Concept Paper.  It was released on June 28th and the Department received comments through July 28th. During the comment period, the Department held two virtual meetings.  Our goal at these meetings was to present the highlights of the Concept Paper and take comments and questions. There were 226 participants in these two meetings, held on July 6th and July 20th. Comments were also submitted through a web form and email. In total, the Department received comments or questions from 207 unique individuals and organizations.

Lifespan Information Updates

The Department is pleased to provide updated Lifespan information in response to the comments received.  For updates to the proposed Lifespan program, please see:

• Response to Concept Paper Comments
• Lifespan FAQs
• Table comparing proposed Lifespan Community Resource Coordinator with existing Targeted Case Management

Lifespan Regional and Online Meetings

The Department is pleased to offer additional in-person and online opportunities to learn about Lifespan and provide feedback.  Regional and online sessions will be held between 9/22/2023 and 9/28/2023. Visit the Lifespan webpage for additional information and to register.

For any questions or comment, please email:  OADS.LifespanProject@maine.gov