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Advocates of the Year: In what is always one of the most inspiring and uplifting portions of the conference, Families USA hosted our annual Advocates of the Year Luncheon on day two, where we celebrated four incredible health care advocates who have all fought tirelessly to transform our health care system...... including Ann Woloson, Executive Director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care in Maine
Lovell stressed it is important people provide the most accurate income estimation for 2026, which will determine eligibility for aid. She added people can call Western Maine Community Action with any questions.
The Augusta-based Consumers for Affordable Healthcare also offers free, unbiased assistance both in-person and through its enrollment hotline at 1-800-965-7476.
Advocates are urging Mainers not to cancel their plans without checking for other options.
“It is really unfortunate. However, we want to make sure that they've really looked into what all their options are,” said Ann Woloson, executive director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care.
She emphasized that many people may still qualify for some level of financial help. Before canceling, Woloson recommends calling the nonprofit’s free helpline at 1-800-965-7476 to speak with a trained health insurance navigator.
“They may not get as much help as they got last year, but they will get some help,” she said.
