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MaineCare Costs: The Real Story Behind the Numbers
Learn why MaineCare appears costly but actually saves Maine money. (March 2008; this is a large .pdf file that may be slow do download)

A Guide to Part D for Medicare Beneficiaries with Low Income This in-depth guide also includes an overview of other state and federal health care benefits for low-income seniors and people with disabilities - MaineCare, Low Cost Drug Program, Medicare Savings Program. (February 2008; .pdf file)


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MaineCare and Health Resources Overview

Comprehensive Guide to MaineCare Eligibility Basic eligibility rules for all categories of MaineCare. (updated December 2007)

Maine's Medical Assistance Programs - Who's Covered, And Who's Not Chart of all MaineCare programs and who each program serves. (updated December 2007)

Health Care Resources for the Uninsured and Underinsured (updated March 2008)

MaineCare Proof of Citizenship and Identity Law (updated April 2008)


MaineCare for Children and Families

Comprehensive Guide to MaineCare Eligibility Basic eligibility rules for all categories of MaineCare. (updated December 2007)

MaineCare Proof of Citizenship and Identity Law (updated April 2008)

What Happens to My Benefits When I Get a Job and Leave TANF? Transitional MaineCare, child care, and transportation benefits can help! (May 2006)


Health Care and Prescription Drugs for Seniors and People with Disabilities

A Guide to Part D for Medicare Beneficiaries with Low Income
This in-depth guide also includes an overview of other state and federal health care benefits for low-income seniors and people with disabilities - MaineCare, Low Cost Drug Program, Medicare Savings Program. (February 2008; .pdf file)

Help with Medicare Costs (Including Part D) Is Now Available to Many More People For Seniors and People with Disabilities (updated March 2008)

Low Cost Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled (DEL) and Maine Rx Plus Maine Prescription Drug Programs for People Who Cannot Get Full Benefits from MaineCare (updated March 2008)

Medicare Interactive Counselor
Online tool posted by the Medicare Rights Center, to help you determine if you're getting all of the coverage you need from Medicare, and more. (October 2007)


MaineCare for Adults without Children ("Non-cats")

MaineCare Coverage for Non-disabled Adults without Children (updated July 2007)

Medical Coverage for Non-Categorical Legal Immigrants (updated March 2008)


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Changes in MaineCare's Estate Recovery Policy (updated July 2007)

Benefits for Women Diagnosed with Breast or Cervical or a pre-cancerous condition (updated July 2007)

Time Off from Work - What Are My Rights?
State and federal laws allow some Maine workers to use paid leave time to care for ill family members and give unpaid time for the birth or adoption of a child or family illness. (December 2006)


MaineCare in Depth (Policy Papers):

MaineCare Costs: The Real Story Behind the Numbers
Learn why MaineCare appears costly but actually saves Maine money.(March 2008; this is a large .pdf file that may be slow do download)

Building on MaineCare's Success
Why strengthening MaineCare benefits Maine's health care system as a whole.(October 2007; .pdf file)

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