24-A §6906. Prohibited interests of board members and employees
§6906. Prohibited interests of board members and employees Board members and employees of Dirigo Health and their spouses and dependent children may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of Dirigo Health in assisting any private entity, except that they may participate in the Dirigo Health Program on the same terms as others […]
24-A §6907. Confidential records
§6907. Confidential records Except as provided in subsections 1, 2 and 3, information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is a public record within the meaning of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. [PL 2005, c. 615, §2 (AMD).] 1. Financial information. Any personally identifiable financial information, supporting data or tax return of […]
24-A §6908. Powers and duties of Dirigo Health
§6908. Powers and duties of Dirigo Health 1. Powers. Subject to any limitations contained in this chapter or in any other law, Dirigo Health may: A. Take any legal actions necessary or proper to recover or collect payments due Dirigo Health or that are necessary for the proper administration of Dirigo Health; [PL […]
24-A §6909. Executive director
§6909. Executive director 1. Appointed position. The executive director is appointed by the board and serves at the pleasure of the board. The position of executive director is a major policy-influencing position as designated in Title 5, section 934‑B. [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. A, §8 (NEW).] 2. Duties of executive director. The executive […]
24-A §6910. Dirigo Health Program
§6910. Dirigo Health Program 1. Dirigo Health Program. Dirigo Health shall arrange for the provision of health benefits coverage through the Dirigo Health Program not later than October 1, 2004. The Dirigo Health Program must comply with all relevant requirements of this Title. Dirigo Health Program coverage may be offered by health insurance carriers that […]
24-A §6911. Coordination with MaineCare
§6911. Coordination with MaineCare The Department of Health and Human Services is the state agency responsible for the financing and administration of MaineCare. It shall pay for MaineCare benefits for MaineCare-eligible individuals, including those enrolled in health plans in MaineCare that are providing coverage under the Dirigo Health Program. An individual participating in the Dirigo […]
24-A §6912. Subsidies
§6912. Subsidies Dirigo Health may establish sliding-scale subsidies for the purchase of Dirigo Health Program coverage paid by eligible individuals or employees whose income is under 300% of the federal poverty level. Dirigo Health may also establish sliding-scale subsidies for the purchase of employer-sponsored health coverage paid by employees of businesses with more than 50 […]
24-A §6913. Savings offset payments against health insurance carriers, employee benefit excess insurance carriers and third-party administrators (REPEALED)
§6913. Savings offset payments against health insurance carriers, employee benefit excess insurance carriers and third-party administrators (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 469, §A8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 400, §§A10-13,C9 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 683, §§A43,44 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 1, Pt. X, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 1, Pt. X, §3 (AFF). PL […]
24-A §6901. Short title
§6901. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as “the Dirigo Health Act.” [PL 2003, c. 469, Pt. A, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 469, §A8 (NEW).
24-A §6902. Dirigo Health established; declaration of necessity
§6902. Dirigo Health established; declaration of necessity Dirigo Health is established as an independent executive agency to arrange for the provision of comprehensive, affordable health care coverage to eligible small employers, including the self-employed, their employees and dependents, and individuals on a voluntary basis. Dirigo Health is also responsible for monitoring and improving the quality […]