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Member Advisory Council
What does the APS Healthcare Member Advisory Council do?
- The Member Advisory Council (MAC) looks at APS Healthcare paperwork, such as newsletters and manuals, to see if they are clear and easy to read
- The MAC advises APS Healthcare on ways to improve the quality of what we do.
- The MAC also provides feedback about how APS Healthcare is operating and suggests training opportunities
Who is on the Member Advisory Council?
Members may be:
- Adults who use mental health or substance abuse services paid for by MaineCare. (This can include individuals who used services within the past 2 years)
- A youth who uses mental health services paid for by MaineCare
- Parents or guardians of children who use MaineCare mental health services. (This can include people who had MaineCare in the last 2 years)
- The Member Advisory Council may also invite other stakeholders to join (such as an advocacy group, human services agency, or representative of the Department of Heath and Human Services)
Who is on the Council now?
The following is a list of people who have volunteered to be on the Council. We are very appreciative of their time and hard work:
- Stephanie Crystal
- Karen Evans
- Paula Greenleaf
- Leticia Huttman, DHHS Office of Consumer Affairs
- Ronnie Lowell
- Vickie McCarty
- Eric McVay
- Joan Smyrski, DHHS Children’s Behavioral Health Services
- Tammy Swasey-Ballou
How can I find out more about the Council?
Minutes from the meetings are posted on here our website.
Contact the APS Healthcare Member Liaison Simonne Maline by email or phone
(1-866-521-0027, ext. 4915).
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