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Burns Reports

OADS Rate Study

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is in the process of studying payments for services covered by Sections 18, 20, 21, and 29 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual. This project will also inform provider payment rates for the proposed Lifespan program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The Burns & Associates division of Health Management Associates (HMA-Burns) is assisting DHHS with this initiative and has established this website as a repository for study-related materials.

PROPOSED RATE MODELS

DHHS and HMA-Burns are seeking comment on proposed rate models. The following materials are available for review:

  • A recording of the April 14 webinar to summarize the recommendations can be accessed here.
  • The PowerPoint presentation used during the April 14 webinar can be accessed here.
  • The proposed rate models for Sections 18, 20, 21, and 29 services can be accessed here.
  • The proposed rate models for the Lifespan Waiver can be accessed here.

Comments should be submitted in writing to OADSRateStudy@healthmanagement.com. The deadline for submitting comments is April 29.

PROVIDER SURVEY

A key consideration in this rate study was a provider survey to collect data regarding providers’ service delivery designs and costs:

  • The analysis of survey results can be accessed here.
  • The Excel-based survey can be accessed here.
  • The survey instructions can be accessed here.

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