C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-28, subsec. 144-101-II-28.06

Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024
Subsection 144-101-II-28.06 - LIMITATIONS

The following limitations apply to reimbursement of services:

28.06-1Services for Children With Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations

MaineCare will limit reimbursement for services under this Section to those covered services documented and approved in the treatment plan that are medically necessary and developmentally appropriate. Reimbursement is also contingent upon the provider's adherence to any applicable licensing standards and contractual agreements set forth by DHHS or its Authorized Agent. MaineCare will not reimburse for services provided during the child's regular sleeping hours. All Section 28 Services must meet requirements of central enrollment and will be subject to prior authorization and ongoing utilization review by the Department of Health and Human Services or Authorized Agent.

28.06-2Non-Duplication of Services

Services as defined under this Section are not covered if the member is receiving comparable or duplicative services under this or another Section of the MaineCare Benefits Manual. A member may not receive services if they are in a residential treatment facility or if they are receiving services in an institution, including, but not limited to Section 45, "Hospital Services", Section 46, "Psychiatric Facility Services", Section 50, "ICF-MR", Section 67, "Nursing Facilities" and Section 97, Appendix D, "Private Non-Medical Institutions" except that this service may be provided while a member is receiving Treatment Foster Care provided by a Private Non-Medical Institution.

28.06-3Group Treatment

Reimbursement for group treatment must be prior authorized. Group Treatment is limited to no more than eight (8) members in a group. When group treatment is provided to a group of more than four (4) members it must be provided by at least two (2) qualified staff at a time.

When group treatment is provided by more than one qualified staff at the same time, they can bill as follows:

a. One qualified staff seeks reimbursement for the provision of services to the total number of members in the group; or
b. Each qualified staff bills for services provided to a portion of the total number of members in the group. Each qualified staff may bill only for the members for whom the other staff has not billed. The total amount submitted by both staff for MaineCare reimbursement must not exceed the total number of members in the group. For example, if there are eight (8) members in the group each staff may bill for the session, accounting for four (4) members each.

The staff billing for the member is responsible for maintaining all clinical records.

C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-28, subsec. 144-101-II-28.06