H.P. 447 - L.D. 610
Resolve, to Increase Access to Medicaid for People who Need Psychological Services
Sec. 1. Increase in reimbursement. Resolved: That, beginning October 1, 2000, the Department of Human Services shall increase by 25% reimbursement under the Medicaid program for psychological testing, treatment and evaluation services by licensed psychologists and licensed psychological examiners. The department shall adopt rules to implement the reimbursement increase. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A; and be it further
Sec. 2. Appropriation. Resolved: That the following funds are appropriated from the General Fund to carry out the purposes of this resolve.
2000-01
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers
All Other $111,446
Provides funds to increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for licensed psychologists and licensed psychological examiners.
; and be it further
Sec. 3. Allocation. Resolved: That the following funds are allocated from the Federal Expenditures Fund to carry out the purposes of this resolve.
2000-01
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Medical Care - Payments to Providers
All Other $218,911
Provides funds for the federal matching share of the increase in the Medicaid reimbursement rate for licensed psychologists and licensed psychological examiners.
Effective September 18, 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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