Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Subsection 144-104-6.02 - DEFINITIONS6.02-1Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC): A facility or program that is federally qualified and may also be known as a community health center, migrant health center, or health-care program for the homeless. A center is "federally qualified" if it: A. is receiving a grant under Section 330 of the Federal Public Health Service (PHS) Act;B. is receiving funding from such a grant under a contract with the recipient of a grant and meets the requirements to receive a grant under Section 330 of the PHS Act;C. is determined by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, to meet the requirements for receiving such a grant (look-alike), based on the recommendation of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the Public Health Service;D. was treated by the Secretary (of Health and Human Services), for purposes of Medicare Part B, as a comprehensive federally funded health center as of January 1, 1990; orE. is an outpatient health program or facility operated by a tribe or tribal organization under the Indian Self-Determination Act or by an urban Indian organization receiving funds under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. 6.02-2Independent Practice Dental Hygienist (IPDH): An individual who was licensed by the Maine Board of Dental Examiners to practice without supervision by a dentist in the State of Maine pursuant to a scope of practice as defined by 32 M.R.S.A. Sec. 1094-Q, during the time period October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013, for purposes of claims submitted under this regulation.6.02-3Member means MaineCare Member. C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 104, § 144-104-6, subsec. 144-104-6.02