Subsection 144-101-II-40.04 - STANDARDS OF CAREGeneral Regulatory Compliance
All Home Health Agencies must meet the following standards to qualify for MaineCare reimbursement:
A. In order to qualify for reimbursement under this Section, a Home Health Agency must have in effect a license pursuant to the Department's Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Home Health Care Services, as are currently in effect. A Home Health Agency must also comply with all requirements of Title XIX of the Social Security Act and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, as are most currently in effect. These standards are incorporated into this Section by reference as if set out fully herein. The Home Health Agency must have in effect a current MaineCare provider agreement with the MaineCare program.B. In order to qualify for reimbursement under this Section a Home Health Agency must have in effect a current Medicare certification to participate pursuant to §1861(o) and 1891 of the Social Security Act and the regulations found at 42 CFR, Part 484, and regulations issued pursuant thereto as are most currently in effect. These standards are incorporated into this Section by reference as if set out fully herein. C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-40, subsec. 144-101-II-40.04