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. Mainers can apply for MaineCare at any time of the year. Have MaineCare questions? Call us at 1-800-965-7476.

Upcoming Eligibility Changes for MaineCare Expansion Adult Members in 2027
MaineCare eligibility rules are changing because of the new federal law. The changes
will not impact most MaineCare members. On January 1, 2027, eligibility changes will
start for MaineCare Expansion adults in order to keep or get MaineCare:
• New Work Requirements;
• Coverage renewals every 6 months instead of every 12 months; and
• Retroactive coverage of 1 month instead of 3 months.

OFI will contact impacted members beginning in August 2026 and through Fall by mail,
e-notices, website updates, and phone call with details. They will let members know if
they are in the MaineCare Expansion Adult group and what steps they need to take to
maintain coverage. Learn more about the changes here.
 

Recent Federal Updates to MaineCare, SNAP, and CoverME.gov
On July 4, H.R. 1 -- Budget Reconciliation was signed into law by the President. The links below explain some of the changes in detail, including timelines and resources. MaineCare members can click here for more information about these changes.

• 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.