Additional MaineCare Public Hearings for 10-144, C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manuals (MBM): Chapters II and III - Section 13, Chapters II and III - Section 28, and Chapter II - Section 97

Additional MaineCare Public Hearings for 10-144, C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manuals (MBM): Chapters II and III - Section 13, Chapters II and III - Section 28, and Chapter II - Section 97

On Monday February 23, 2026, the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) held virtual public hearings as previously announced within MaineCare Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposals for 10-144, C.M.R. Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manuals (MBM): Chapters II and III, Section 13, Chapters II and III, Section 28, and Chapter II, Section 97.

While the Governor announced that State Offices were closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services determined that these public hearings were essential to prevent critical emergency rules from lapsing, and given that it would have no means by which to inform members of the public who learned about the hearings from newspaper notices of the cancellations. The Department posted information on the doors of our 109 Capitol Street office notifying the public of the virtual-only option for any person who attempted to access the in-person location.

We understand that not all members of the public had opportunity to attend the scheduled public hearings, so we are offering additional opportunity to comment on these proposed rules at the following dates and times:

Public hearing date, time, and location:

• Monday, March 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM for MBM, Chapter II, Section 13, Targeted Case Management Services and Chapter III, Section 13, Targeted Case Management Services 
• Monday, March 2, 2026, from 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM for MBM, (1) Chapter II, Section 28, Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations; (2) Chapter III, Section 28, Allowances for Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations; and (3) Chapter II, Section 28, Adaptive Behavior Services for Children
• Monday, March 2, 2026, from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM for MBM, Chapter II, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services

These hearings will be held in-person and virtually.

• For in-person attendance the location is the State of Maine Office Building located at 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME: Conference Rooms A and B.

• Virtual attendance is available via Zoom at: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/84292213955

Meeting ID: 842 9221 3955

COMMENT DEADLINE

The new comment deadline will be 11:59 PM on Friday, March 12, 2026. Individuals do not need to attend a public hearing to submit written comments. Please see the applicable rule notices linked above for instructions for submitting written public comments.

CONTACT PERSON FOR RULEMAKINGS

Chapter II and III Section 13, Targeted Case Management Services:

Henry Eckerson, Policy Manager

109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0011

(207) 624-4045

FAX: (207) 287-1864

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henry.eckerson@maine.gov

Chapter II, Section 28, Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations; (2) Chapter III, Section 28, Allowances for Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations; and (3) Chapter II, Section 28, Adaptive Behavior Services for Children:

Taylor Fey, Policy Writer

Office of MaineCare Services

109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-001

(207) 624-4086

FAX: (207) 287-1864

TTY: 711 (Deaf or Hard of Hearing)

Taylor.fey@maine.gov  

Chapter II, Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services:

Peter Kraut, Policy Writer

109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0011

(207) 287-2121

FAX: (207) 287-1864

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Peter.J.Kraut@maine.gov  

In the event of a state office closure these hearings will be held only virtually at the time and Zoom link provided above.