MaineCare is Maine's Medicaid program.
It is a health coverage program for eligible Maine residents who meet certain income guidelines. MaineCare pays for prescriptions, doctor’s office visits, hospital services, and more.
If you have questions about qualifying for this or another health insurance program, call us at 1-800-965-7476.
Recent Federal Updates to MaineCare, SNAP, and CoverME.gov
On July 4, H.R. 1 -- Budget Reconciliation was signed into law by the President. There are currently no changes to MaineCare benefits. MaineCare members should feel free to see enrolled healthcare providers, receive covered services, and fill prescriptions they receive through MaineCare. There will be changes to Medicaid (MaineCare), nutrition assistance (SNAP), and health insurance Marketplace (CoverME.gov) over the next several months. The links below explain many of the changes in detail, including timelines and resources. We are in the process of creating more materials about the changes and will share them soon.
- This impact summary from Maine DHHS explains changes to eligibility and what MaineCare members will need to do to keep MaineCare in the future.
- This overview and timeline can help MaineCare members stay informed and plan ahead for upcoming changes. This link also includes telephone numbers Mainers can call for more information.
- This resource provides more details, including the timing of certain impacts to SNAP, CoverME.gov, and MaineCare (Medicaid).
Common Questions:
If appropriate, don't forget to include disregards of $75 for singles, $100 for couples in the Disabled with Medicare and 65+ category.
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