Executive Order Freezing Federal Aid Rescinded and MaineCare Operations Continue Uninterrupted

• By: Angela Westhoff
• On: 01/30/2025 14:23:00
• In: Legislative/Government Affairs

Yesterday, the Trump Administration rescinded an executive order to freeze federal aid programs.  There was significant confusion around which federal programs would be impacted. The Office of Budget and Management (OMB) issued follow up guidance to note that Medicaid would continue without pause. According to Skilled Nursing News, at least 20 states were unable to draw down funds earlier this week. Numerous organizations engaged in legal challenges to block the freeze. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services sent out a bulletin yesterday noting they have been monitoring and assessing various Trump Administration announcements related to federal funding. They stated MaineCare operations are continuing as normal at this time.

Staff update: awesthoff@mehca.org