MaineCare (Medicaid)

MaineCare 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. Have MaineCare questions? Call us at 1-800-965-7476.

MaineCare eligibility is changing for some noncitizen groups on October 1, 2026.
MaineCare members with certain immigration statuses were recently mailed a letter from Office for Family Independence (OFI). The letter explains changes in these members' MaineCare eligibility which will take effect October 1st, 2026. Members can call OFI at 1-855-797-4357 if they need their letter translated, or view translated versions of the letter in French, Arabic, Lingala, Portuguese, Somali, or Spanish. The English version of the letter can be viewed here. More information is available in this flyer.
 

All children under 21 and people who are pregnant or up to 12 months postpartum can keep their MaineCare coverage, regardless of their immigration status.

Didn't receive a letter, but wonder if the changes may apply to you? Call the Consumer Assistance HelpLine 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.