Maine Reimbursement Programs for ASTs

(i.e., HCBS Elderly and/or Physically Disabled Adult Waivers) 

ME Elderly and Adults with Disabilities (for older individuals 64+ and disabled persons 18-64) 

Types of Technology Reimbursed/Definition (i.e., Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), Medication Dispensing, Home Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, etc.) 

PERS Service: PERS is an electronic device which enables certain individuals at high risk of institutionalization to secure help in an emergency.  The individual may also wear a portable "help" button to allow for mobility. The system is connected to the person's phone and programmed to signal a response center once a "help" button is activated. PERS services are limited to those individuals who live alone, or who are alone for significant parts of the day, and have no regular caregiver for extended periods of time, and who would otherwise require extensive routine supervision. Reimbursement is limited to the installation fee and the monthly phone charge for the emergency response system and the home unit communicator. Capability of PERS provider to set up effective PERS system in waiver participant's home and monitor that system on a monthly basis. 

Reimbursement Rates  

PERS Service: $34.36/month  

PERS Installation: Actual Fee  

ME Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (for older individuals ages 65 - no max age, physically disabled ages 18-64) 

Types of Technology Reimbursed/Definition (i.e., Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), Medication Dispensing, Home Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, etc.) 

PERS Service: Same as above. Providers must have demonstrated capacity to serve as a central emergency response center with 24/7 ability. 

Reimbursement Rates  

PERS Service: $35.00/month