This resolve requires the Department of Health and Human Services to examine upper payment limit options to increase the federally approved limits for services provided under MaineCare. The department may contract with any consultant or 3rd30 party organization that the department determines appropriate for this purpose. The department may also consult with any stakeholders that the department determines appropriate. The department shall report its findings, actions taken, adjustments to upper payment limits, negotiations with United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and any necessary legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than January 15, 2020.