Legislation


LD 1768 – Maine

Status: Enacted
Year Introduced: 2023
Link: https://legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1132&item=1&snum=131

This bill provides that: 1. After implementing the alternative payment method for federally qualified health centers similar to the prospective payment system required by federal law but using an updated base year, the Department of Health and Human Services must further update the base year of that alternative system no later than June 30, 2026, and no less frequently than every 3 years thereafter; and 2. The department may also adjust rates determined under the alternative payment method as needed to reflect prevailing wage rates and workforce shortages.


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