Health
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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Maine
Maine programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
MaineCare
In Maine, Medicaid is called MaineCare.
MaineCare provides health coverage to eligible Maine residents.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Children's Health Insurance Program
CHIP provides health coverage to eligible children who do not qualify for MaineCare.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Health Insurance Marketplace
In Maine, the health insurance marketplace is called CoverME.gov.
CoverME.gov helps Maine residents compare and enroll in individual health insurance plans.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Behavioral Health Services
The Office of Behavioral Health oversees mental health and substance use services in Maine.
Ways to apply:Phone
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare
Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Most people sign up through Social Security, online at SSA.gov or by phone. Medicare.gov compares plans.
Social Security Administration
Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Apply online at SSA.gov or call Social Security. People with Medicaid or SSI may get it without applying.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA health care
Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Apply online at VA.gov, by phone, by mail, or in person at a VA medical center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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