Members' records compiled under this policy shall be kept current. Records shall be retained for a period of not less than five (5) years from the date of service provision. If an audit is initiated within the five (5) year retention period, the records must be retained until the audit is completed and a cost settlement has been made.
The disclosure of information regarding individuals participating in the MaineCare program is strictly limited to purposes directly connected with the administration of the MaineCare program. Providers shall maintain the confidentiality of information regarding these individuals in accordance with 42 CFR §431 et seq. and other applicable sections of state and federal law and regulation.
Any release of medical records containing information on HIV infection status shall be in compliance with 5 M.R.S.A. §19201 et seq. and other applicable sections of state and federal law and regulation.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-13, subsec. 144-101-II-13.08