Maine LD791 aims to address the needs of children with behavioral health issues awaiting placement in residential care facilities.
Maine LD791 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse hospitals for MaineCare-eligible children in emergency rooms awaiting placement in residential care facilities. The reimbursement rate mirrors that of children's residential care facilities. The bill mandates the development of crisis centers to meet the needs of children and adolescents with high behavioral health needs.
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