Maine Sued Over ADA Violations Due To Its Lack Of Community-Based Mental Health Services For Children

On September 9, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the state of Maine over alleged violations to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) related to children’s access to community-based mental health services. The allegations are based on the DOJ’s investigation findings reported to the state in June 2022.

The DOJ investigated after receiving a complaint by Disability Rights Maine. The investigation found that children were unable to access behavioral health services in their homes and communities. The state’s MaineCare Medicaid program offers an array of home- and community-based services (HCBS) for children with behavioral . . .