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Volume 10 No. 3 |
September 2006 |
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Update on the Non-categorical (“Non-Cat”) MaineCare Program
The “non-categorical” MaineCare program serves non-disabled childless adults between the ages of 21 and 64 who are living below the poverty level. The federal government put a limit (“cap”) on the amount of money that can be spent to provide services to this group. Because of the cap, no new people were put on the program after March 2005. A waiting list was started. To further cut costs, some services were cut back in December 2005.
We have some good news to report:
Some of the people who were on the program’s waiting list have been enrolled into the program. In August more than 5,000 people from the waiting list were enrolled in the Non-Cat MaineCare program.
On September 1st enrollment for the program was opened to new applicants. People who think they might be eligible should apply.
There is still a cap on the number of people that can be enrolled in the program. That means that enrollment may not be open for long. However, the state will keep a waiting list of everyone who applies. New slots will open every month as enrollees drop off the program. People at the top of the waiting list will be put on the program first. For that reason, it is important to apply so that you can get on the waiting list.
To apply for MaineCare, call the local DHHS office. You can apply over the phone or ask for a paper application. You can also visit your local DHHS office to apply.
