Maine § 3174-II. - Relationship to federal Medicare program
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3174-II. — Relationship to federal Medicare program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3174-II.. Relationship to federal Medicare program
1. Authorization. To the extent permitted by federal law, with regard to the Medicare Part D benefit established in the federal Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173, the department may:
A. Serve as an authorized representative for MaineCare members for the purpose of enrollment into a Medicare Part D plan; [PL 2005, c. 401, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
B. Apply for Medicare Part D benefits and subsidies on behalf of MaineCare members; [PL 2005, c. 401, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
C. Establish rules by which MaineCare members may opt out of the procedures under paragraphs A and B; [PL 2005, c. 401, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
D. At its discretion, file exceptions and appeals on behalf of MaineCare members who are beneficiaries under Medicare Part D. The department may identify a designee for this function; and [PL 2005, c. 401, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
E. Identify objective criteria for evaluating Medicare Part D plans for the purposes of assisting or enrolling MaineCare members in Medicare Part D plans. [PL 2005, c. 401, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3174-II.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3174-II. cover?
Section 3174-II. ("Relationship to federal Medicare program") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 3174-II.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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