An Act to Support Essential Support Workers and Enhance Workforce Development

This bill aims to support essential support workers and enhance workforce development in Maine. It increases the minimum wage reimbursement rate for essential support workers providing services through MaineCare and other state-funded programs from 125% to 140% of the state minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026. The bill also requires reports on the costs of these services, the "care gap" for individuals needing services, and plans for using technology and improving training for these workers.

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