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- Food4 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help3 programs
- Work2 programs
- Disability3 programs
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- Taxes1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Legal help1 program
- SafetyCrisis and safety lines
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Maine agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
My Maine Connection
For food benefits, cash help for families, Medicaid, children's health coverage, summer food money for kids, and help paying for child care.
mymaineconnection.gov
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Maine EBT Online Portal
For food benefits and summer food money for kids.
ebtedge.com
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
CoverME.gov
For health insurance plans.
coverme.gov
Maine Department of Labor
ReEmployME
For unemployment.
reemployme.maine.gov
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Paid Leave Contributions Portal
For paid leave.
maine.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Maine, and how to reach them.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
800-452-1926Website: maine.gov
Runs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- General Assistance
- MaineCare
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Maine Health Insurance Marketplace
- Child Care Affordability Program
- State Supplement
- Developmental Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Child Support Services
- Vital Records
- Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Workers' Compensation Board
Maine Department of Education
Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Maine Revenue Services
Finance Authority of Maine
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
800-452-1926Website: maine.gov
Runs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- General Assistance
- MaineCare
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Maine Health Insurance Marketplace
- Child Care Affordability Program
- State Supplement
- Developmental Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Area Agencies on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Child Support Services
- Vital Records
- Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
Maine State Housing Authority
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Workers' Compensation Board
Maine Department of Education
Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Maine Revenue Services
Finance Authority of Maine
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Maine.gov.
Good to know
General Assistance is administered by municipalities, with DHHS oversight. School meal applications are handled through participating schools and local school administrative units. Public Pre-K access and applications vary by local school district. Maine's Summer EBT program is called SUN Bucks.
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