Summary

<p>On Tuesday, February 11th, the Maine Legislature failed to pass the emergency supplemental budget (LD 209)&nbsp;needed to fund programs through the end of June 2025, including crucial funding for MaineCare. A two-thirds majority is needed to pass this supplemental budget, and without Republican support, DHHS&nbsp;has warned that "the Department will need to temporarily withhold certain payments from providers starting in March in order to ensure that at least a percentage of claims are paid until the Department receives sufficient funding" While temporary, these payment caps would be devastating to health care providers across the state.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Help urge the legislature to pass the supplemental budget and ensure that&nbsp;providers do not face MaineCare payment caps - send a message to your legislators. For the most impactful message, please customize and add a personal touch to your message.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>You can read the full letter from DHHS to providers here:&nbsp;https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/providers/provider-bulletins/attention-providers-potential-capping-mainecare-payment-cycles-2025-02-10</p>