My Maine Connection
Did you know…
…that soon you will be able to apply for public benefit programs without having
to go into your local DHHS office?
DHHS has a new website called
My Maine Connection.
It has a screening tool to help you find out if you are eligible for programs like
- MaineCare,
- Food Supplement (formerly known as food stamps), and
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
The website also has an online application form where you can apply for these
programs electronically. This is how it works:
- You submit the online application on the computer.
- DHHS will assign a filing number at the time of application. You will want to write this
number down and hold onto it.
- A DHHS caseworker will contact you to finalize enrollment if you are eligible.
The worker may need more information from you when they follow up on your application.
This new website should be up and running sometime in September.
Then later in the fall, you will also be able to recertify for any of these programs
you already receive, on the same website.
You will still have the option of going into
your local DHHS office to get help if you want.
But now you will also have the option to apply online. If you run into any problems when
you are on the new website you can contact DHHS. There will be a helpline phone number that
you can call if you have any problems or you can email DHHS at mmchelp.dhhs AT maine DOT gov.
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