MaineCare changes aim to provide more support for high-needs children

MaineCare changes aim to provide more support for high-needs children

Photo by Erin Rhoda.The state has begun rolling out changes to its system of behavioral health services for children covered by MaineCare, the state’s version of Medicaid. Under the changes, which were finalized in April, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is aiming to standardize the process it uses to determine who qualifies for care and provide more comprehensive in-home services to children with higher needs. The changes come …