Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 101 - MAINECARE BENEFITS MANUAL (FORMERLY MAINE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL)
Chapter III - Allowances for Services
Section 144-101-III-97 - Private Non-Medical Institution Services
Appendix 144-101-III-97-C - MEDICAL AND REMEDIAL SERVICE FACILITIES
Section 144-101-III-97-C-6000 - PEER GROUPS

The Department will classify facilities into one of four peer groups. The peer groups are divided as follows: freestanding facilities with 15 or fewer beds, facilities that are not freestanding with 15 or fewer beds or facilities with 16 to 24 beds, facilities with 25 or more beds, and Specialty Alzheimer's Units. Each peer group has its own DCP and PA calculated in accordance with Sections 3000 and 9000. The Department will notify facilities the amounts of the DCP and PA.