What is Section 28?
Section 28 is "MaineCare, Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children with Cognitive Impairments and Functional Limitations (RCS)".
Rehabilitative and Community Services (RCS) is for children or youth up to the age of 21 who have a developmental disability that affects their everyday functioning. (Ex. Autism Spectrum Disorders & Intellectual Disability). Services include skill building in activities of daily living and behavior management.
Services may be delivered in individual or group settings, and are intended to help the child function better in home and community through working on goals identified in a treatment plan. Services must be authorized by the Department's authorized agent, KEPRO and are reviewed periodically to ensure medical necessity.
More information related to Section 28 can be found on the State of Maine's website. http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cbhs/provider/forms/section-28.html
Is my family qualified to receive Section 28 services?
Services must be authorized by the Department's authorized agent, KEPRO and are reviewed periodically to ensure medical necessity.
- KEPRO forms and instructions can be found at www.qualitycareforme.com
- KEPRO Provider Relations can answer questions at 1-866-521-0027 Option 1 or via e-mail at ProviderRelationsME@KEPRO.com