Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
148 - OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chapter 21 - RULES FOR THE PROVISION OF PAYMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN
Section 148-21-6 - PAYMENTS AND BILLING PROCEDURES
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 148-21-6
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
A. Routine Payments
1. Payments
shall be made according to the established rate as set forth in Section
5 above and upon the authorization of
the placement by the DHS Caseworker 2. Payments shall be made for the day of
admission into the program but not the day of discharge
B.Adjustments
1. Overpayments due to revised rates shall be
either
a. Deducted from future payments
immediately or according to a schedule approved by the Bureau Residential
Services Manager in conjunction with the Financial Manager.
b. Repaid by the Provider as a lump sum
payment within one month.
2. Repayment refusal by the Provider may
result in the suspension of the contract.
3. Underpayments shall be made to the
Provider within one month.
4. The
Provider shall submit to BCFS Reconciliation Reports every calendar quarter
(due one month after the end of the quarter) based upon services provided. The
Bureau provides a standard format for the Providers to use.
5. Reimbursement shall not be made to the
Provider for services that are over one year old.
6. Providers may seek a review of the
repayment plan established by the Bureau by contacting the Director, Division
of Operations.
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