# 144 Ch. 105: Ch. 105: Catastrophic Illness Program > Maine · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_105 ## Section - **Citation:** 144 Ch. 105 - **Heading:** Ch. 105: Catastrophic Illness Program - **Jurisdiction:** Maine - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Maine Rules / -144 Department of Health and Human Services Rules / Ch. 105 ## Text BUREAU OF MEDICAL SERVICES Chapter 105: CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS PROGRAM SUMMARY STATEMENT: The amendment to the rule reflects recent statutory changes in the Catastrophic Illness Program that terminates hospital services coverage for eligible recipients on or after May 1, 1984. STATE OF MAINE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MEDICAID OR TITLE XIX) AND CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS PROGRAM MEDICAID PROGRAM Categorically Medically Catastrophic Services Covered Needy (MM) Needy (MI) Illness Program (CI) Ambulance Services X X X*1 Audiology Services X*2 X*2 0 Chiropractic Services X X 0 Dental Services X*3 X*3 X*4 Family Planning Services X X 0 Hearing Aids and Services X*2 X*2 0 Home Health Services X X 0 Hospital (Inpatient/Outpatient) X X X*5 *9 Intermediate Care Facility Services X X 0 Laboratory and X ray Services X X X Medical Supplies and Equipment X X X Mental Health Clinic Services X X 0 Opticians Services X*6 X*6 0 Optometrist Services X*6 X*6 0 Pharmacy Services X X X Physical Therapy Services X X X Physician Services X X X*7 Podiatrist Services X X 0 Psychological Services X 0 0 Certified Rural Health Clinic Services X X 0 Skilled Nursing Facility Services X X X*8 Speech Pathology Services X X 0 __________________________________________________________________________________________ X services covered with limitations as noted and described in the Maine Medical Assistance Manual 0 Services not covered. __________________________________________________________________________________________ *1 = Ambulance services covered only to the "nearest" hospital or medical facility which can provide acute care needed. *2 = Hearing Aids and exams for fitting them covered only for persons under 21 included in the EPSDT Program. *3 = Dental Services covered only for persons under 21 included in the EPSDT Program, except for acute care related to traumatic injury and certain oral surgical and related medical procedures not involving the dentition and gingiva r medical facility which can provide acute care needed. *2 = Hearing Aids and exams for fitting them covered only for persons under 21 included in the EPSDT Program. *3 = Dental Services covered only for persons under 21 included in the EPSDT Program, except for acute care related to traumatic injury and certain oral surgical and related medical procedures not involving the dentition and gingiva. *4 = Catastrophic Illness Program recipients are covered for only acute dental care related to a traumatic injury and certain oral surgical and related medical procedures not involving the dentition and gingiva. (Effective 7/13/82) *5 = The term hospital shall include an accredited Christian Science sanatorium instead of a medical hospital. (Currently the nearest facility for Christian Scientists is in Boston, so arrangement would need to be processed under the provision for out of state services). *6 = Eyeglasses covered only for persons under 21 included in the EPSDT Program, except for glasses following eye surgery. *7 = Psychiatric services are not covered. *8 = SNF Services limited to 60 days per year, must be admitted within 7 days following no less than 5 days of hospitalization. *9 = Effective on and after May 1, 1984. inpatient hospital and outpatient hospital services are not covered by the Catastrophic Illness Program. ## Nearby sections - [144 Ch. 1 Ch. 1: Administrative Hearings Regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_1.md) - [144 Ch. 2 Ch. 2: Community Services Block Grant Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_2.md) - [144 Ch. 5 Ch. 5: Head Start Program Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_5.md) - [144 Ch. 24 Ch. 24: Purchase of Service Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_24.md) - [144 Ch. 30 Ch. 30: Maine Uniform Accounting and Auditing Practices for Community Agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_30.md) - [144 Ch. 50 Ch. 50: Department of Human Services Exceptions to OMB (Office of Management and Budget) Circulars](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_50.md) - [144 Ch. 52 Ch. 52: Responsibilities of Physicians and Hospitals Re: Required Request for Organ Donation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_52.md) - [144 Ch. 60 Ch. 60: Maine Background Check Center Rule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_60.md) - [144 Ch. 103 Ch. 103: Maine Health Program Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_103.md) - [144 Ch. 105 Ch. 105: Catastrophic Illness Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_105.md) - [144 Ch. 108 Ch. 108: Home and Community Support Service Agencies Licensing Rule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_108.md) - [144 Ch. 109 Ch. 109: Quality Oversight for Commercial Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_109.md) - [144 Ch. 110 Ch. 110: Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_110.md) - [144 Ch. 111 Ch. 111: Temporary Nurse Agency Registration Rule](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_111.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_144_105. 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