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Representatives back pilot to test MaineCare nonmedical rides for older adults and people with disabilities
Summary
Representative Dan Shagore introduced a bill to permit nonmedical transportation under MaineCare for older Mainers and adults with disabilities on waiver services. Sponsors and advocates said expanded transportation improves social connection and health; DHHS asked for a study and recommended careful design and waiver work.
Representative Dan Shagore (House District 55) presented LD 263, a resolve to create a MaineCare pilot providing nonmedical, non‑emergency transportation for older adults and adults with disabilities who receive home and community‑based services under the Section 19 waiver.
Sponsor’s case Shagore told the committee, “in Maine, either you drive or you rot,” summarizing the lack of public transportation in many rural communities. He framed the proposal as a pilot that could be geographically targeted and implemented through a federal Medicaid (MaineCare) waiver to secure…
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