MaineCare
What services are covered?
* Doctors visits: Well checkups and sick care; specialist care, if necessary
Hospital care: inpatient outpatient emergency room
* Immunizations
* Prescriptions
* Surgery
* Laboratory & X-ray
* Dental care: Full coverage for children and limited coverage for adults
* Medical equipment and supplies
* School-based health centers Chiropractic treatment services
* Therapies: speech/language physical occupational
* Vision screening/eyeglasses
* Hearing test/hearing aids
* Ambulance
* Case management
* Mental health and substance abuse treatment
* Family planning services
* Prenatal care
* Transportation for medical appointments
Who is eligible for this insurance?
* Children and teens age 18 and under, and pregnant women with gross monthly family income at or below the amount listed on this chart. Assets are not counted.
* Parents living with their children and teens age 18 and under with monthly family income at or below the amount on the chart, and with certain assets of $2000 or less.
How much does it cost?
* There is no cost for most families. Some families must pay a small monthly premium for their children's coverage. Premiums are between $8 and $64.00 a month. Some parents must pay a small co-payment for services.
How do I apply?
* For children, teens or pregnant women, fill in boxes 1-10 only on the application. Sign and date (box 12).
* For parents applying for themselves along with their children and teens, fill in box 11, plus boxes 1-10 on the attached application. Sign and date (box 12).
* Mail or drop off the application to the Department of Health and Human Services Office nearest you.
Click here to see a list of the local DHHS office addresses and telephone numbers.
* Click here to go to our 'Get an Application' page. No interview is necessary.
How can I get more information or help filling out an application?
* Call the Department of Human Services toll-free at: 1-877-KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669)
* Call Consumer Assistance Help Line toll-free and TDD/TTY at: 1-800-965-7476.
* Contact the Maine Department of Health and Health and Human Services office nearest to your home. http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/DHSaddresses.htm
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