Maine
Maine to Update Reimbursement Rates to Aid Health Centers
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine would possibly replace its reimbursement charges for well being care facilities that serve rural and low-income residents.
Maine is dwelling to dozens of Federally Certified Well being Facilities that serve greater than 200,000 residents. The facilities depend on reimbursement from MaineCare to offer service.
MaineCare’s reimbursement charges have been set nearly 20 years in the past, and that has induced most of the facilities to wrestle financially within the state, stated Democratic Sen. Ned Claxton of Auburn. The Maine Senate enacted a invoice on Monday that may replace that commonplace to offer extra correct reimbursement charges, Claxton and different Democrats stated.
Claxton stated the invoice “is about ensuring these facilities can stay open and proceed offering for folk in want.” It nonetheless requires the signature of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
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