This bill provides Maine Rx Plus Program coverage for noncitizen residents of this State with qualifying low incomes who are currently ineligible for coverage under the federal Medicaid program due to their immigration status and who have a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, hypertension or type 2 diabetes. The bill provides MaineCare program coverage for noncitizen residents of this State
21 years of age or older with qualifying low incomes who are currently ineligible for coverage under the federal Medicaid program due to their immigration status and who meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. The person would be eligible for the federal supplemental security income program but for their immigration status; or
2. The person has a diagnosis of cancer, organ failure or type 1 diabetes. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services to convene a stakeholder group to review and make recommendations to improve the emergency MaineCare program and maximize available federal matching funds for services provided. It also directs the office to adopt rules implementing those changes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 842, SP 375: 22.2681