Resolve, To Establish a Moratorium on Rate Changes Related to Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65

Sec. 1. Rate Study. Resolved: That, on January 2, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters with a completed rate study on Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65 conducted by Burns and Associates and in process on the effective date of this resolve; and be it further

Sec. 2. Moratorium on rulemaking. Resolved: That the Department of Health and Human Services may not begin any rule-making procedure connected with rate changes for reimbursement levels under Rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Sections 13, 17, 28 and 65 until at least 60 days after a completed rate study has been presented to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters pursuant to section 1.