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Medicare Part D Appeals Unit

When you know disable or elderly people who need help because their Medicare Part D Prescription Plans refuse to cover prescribed drugs you can refer them to:

Medicare Part D Appeals Unit

Legal Services for the Elderly (LSE)

Augusta, Maine

Toll Free

1-877-774-7772

The Appeals Unit will help MaineCare and Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled (DELs) members who also have Medicare when their Part D Drug Plans deny coverage of their medication. The Unit will also help physicians and their staffs in filing coverage determination requests in obtaining any needed Part D information. There is no cost for this help.

Common reasons for denial of coverage that are subject to appeal include:

The Plan takes the position that the prescribed drug is not medically necessary.
The medication is a Part D drug, but is not on the Plan's formulary.
The Plan requires Prior Authorization and it was denied or not obtained.
The prescribed dosage is not covered by the Plan.
The prescribed form (liquid/pill/injectable) or type (generic/brand name) of the drug is not covered by the Plan.
The Plan is requiring step therapy.

Providers can also call the Part D Unit for information and for fax/phone numbers for the Part D Plans. Information is also available at the LSE website: www.mainelse.org

Calls taken Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Employment website

www.employmentforme.org

This web page was a joint project of Office Adult Mental Health Services and Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities within Department Health and Human Services and the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services within Department of Labor. Our intent was to create one “go to website” that can serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding employment---from any of the relevant state agencies/organizations as well as federal resources. It is tailored to three audiences—job seekers/workers; businesses/employers; and service providers.

Patient-Centered Mental Health Care In ED

Patient-Centered Mental Health Care in Emergency Departments - Guidance to Emergency Department staff on providing optimal, patient-centered mental health care.

Crossroads for Women

In the works for February, we will be starting a depression / anxiety therapy group in Kennbunk (FMI: 207.467.3369) and a therapy group for friends and family members affected by addiction in both Portland and Kennebunk (FMI: Portland-207.773.9931, Kennebunk-207.467.3369). More details will come out soon, but call now if you're interested in joining one of these groups before they fill up!

IOP Starts at Kennebunk Counseling Center on January 25th

We have run an IOP for several years in Portland and have had many requests to start one at our new satellite outpatient office since we opened less than a year ago. In response, we are excited to announce an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) will start on Monday, January 25th at our Kennebunk Counseling Center location.

Crossroads for Women's IOP is a structured but flexible combination of group therapy options that provide substance abuse treatment either 3, 4 or 5 days per week at 3 hours a day. Exact length of treatment is dependent upon each client's individual need.

when: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm

where: Kennebunk Counseling Center, 2 Livewell Drive, Suite 202, Kennebunk

FMI: 207.467.3369 or email

Kennebunk Counseling Center is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment. For more information or to access services, call 207.467.3369 or email.

The Aftercare Group (TAG) is back and meeting on Thursday evenings

Crossroads for Women has run The Aftercare Group (TAG) in the past for women who have had some substance abuse treatment, and thus sobriety, under their belt. While this therapy group was stopped for a short time, we are bringing it back on Thursday evenings starting January 21st. Emily Van Strien, LADC will facilitate the therapy group.

TAG provides supportive aftercare once a week for women who are involved in substance abuse treatment and who are taking action to maintain their sobriety. Themes may include: interrupting relapse warning signs, healthy relationships, communication, money and self-sufficiency, community, spirituality and service, supportive daily practices, manifesting hopes and dreams, managing stress and sober fun.

when: Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

where: Crossroads for Women Outpatient Office, 66 Pearl Street, Suite 202, Portland

counselor: Emily Van Strien, LADC

FMI: 207.773.9931 or email

http://crossroadsforwomen.org/

Bradley Foundation of Maine

PO Box 118

Gorham, ME 04038

207-615-9322

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www.bradleyfoundationofmaine.org

"Mission Statement"

To introduce those with mental and physical disbilities as well as senior citizens to a new world of technology, community involvement and personal skill building for the purpose of alleviating isolation and creating healthy relationships.

Programs:

Very Low Cost "Computers"

Very Low Cost Computer "Training"

Very Low Cost Computer "Repairs & Service"

Free "Connections Recovery Group"

Free "Writing From the Inside Out Group"

Very Low Cost "Art Group"

Free "Buddy Calling Program"

Free "Peer Support"

Very Low Cost "Computer Center"

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