Proposed Rule: Chapter 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapters II & III, Section 17, Community Support Services

On April 8, 2016, the Maine Medicaid program implemented a new policy limiting most mental health community support services (CSS) to people diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The goal is to limit CSS eligibility to people with serious mental illness (SMI) and functional impairments in performing activities of daily living. About 17,000 people were receiving CSS; about 8,000 who have other diagnoses will be redirected to interventions, such as medication or counseling. This document explains the changes . . .