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Register for Sept. 3rd Nursing Facility Specialty Units Rate Reform Forum & Update on VBP

On September 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM, DHHS and their vendor, Guidehouse Inc., will host a public forum, to present the recommended draft rates and rate models in addition to rationale for NF Specialty Units under Section 67 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual. Following the forum, interested parties will have the opportunity to provide public comments.

At this forum, the Department will also provide an update on Phase I of NF rate reform as it relates to the VBP requirements. In preparation of this forum, DHHS encourages you to review the presented materials, PDF and recording, resulting from the May 1, 2025, round table discussion.

Meeting Information:
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Zoom Registration link:
Meeting Registration - Zoom

As providers and interested parties, your feedback is important. DHHS encourages your participation.

For questions about this process, please contact NFSpecialtyCare@maine.gov.

*This notice is sent pursuant to Rate Reform law.

Questions and comments on the rate determination process, or suggestions for the next Annual Rate Determination Schedule, can be submitted to RateReform.OMS@Maine.gov. 

Learn more about this process on the Rate System Reform webpage.

Staff Contact: awesthoff@mehca.org