Maine will reimburse for services provided using telehealth. The MaineCare Benefits manual outlines the rules and procedures that must be followed. Here is a brief excerpt from that manual, Section 1.06-2
- Telehealth is defined as interactive, visual, real-time telecommunication. Telehealth must be a medically appropriate means of provider-patient interaction. Services provided via telehealth must utilize equipment that is capable of two-way video and audio (i.e., telephone, facsimile interactions and electronic mail delivered services are not reimbursable). Telehealth must be a medically appropriate means of provider-patient interaction.
- There must be a compelling benefit for the member in order for telehealth services to be appropriate. The benefit must be related to physical, social or geographic issues that make delivering the service in person difficult. It must not be for the convenience of the provider.
Please contact us below for more information about adding or expanding your telehealth services in Maine. At Secure Telehealth, we have over 10 years of experience helping organizations implement successful telehealth programs. We fully manage your telehealth program so you don't have to. Your patients work directly with us to get set up for their first appointment and when they have questions or technical problems, they call us so that none of your time is wasted and appointments are not missed.