Maine § 3174-L. - Parity among counselors

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3174-L. — Parity among counselors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3174-L.. Parity among counselors

1.  Licensed clinical social workers and licensed clinical professional counselors.  Licensed clinical social workers must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed clinical professional counselors are eligible to be reimbursed for those services. Licensed clinical professional counselors must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed clinical social workers are eligible to be reimbursed for those services.

2.  Licensed master social workers and licensed professional counselors.  Licensed master social workers must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed professional counselors are eligible to be reimbursed for those services. Licensed professional counselors must be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement for counseling services whenever licensed master social workers are eligible to be reimbursed for those services.

3.  Licensed clinical professional counselors.  A licensed clinical professional counselor, as defined in Title 32, section 13851, subsection 2, must be eligible to receive MaineCare reimbursement for counseling services at the same rate as a licensed clinical social worker, as defined in Title 32, section 7001‑A, subsection 6.

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3174-L.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3174-L. cover?

Section 3174-L. ("Parity among counselors") 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-L.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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