What type of insurance is mainecare

Visit CoverME. If your monthly income is close to or less than the limit shown in the chart below, you may qualify for MaineCare coverage. Some types of income may not count towards the limit. If you have questions about what income counts, call Consumers for Affordable Health Care at to see if you qualify for MaineCare.

If your income is much higher than the amount listed, you may be able to get help paying monthly insurance premiums and copays through Marketplace coverage. Tip: To figure out your monthly income, take your gross weekly income and multiply it by 4. Gross weekly income x 4.

People with Medicare or who are 65 years and older must also be below certain asset levels. Learn about your options for applying online, by mail, and in person. Visit CoverME. CACH is offering free online webinars about health care coverage options in Maine each month. See the webinar summary PDF for times and other information.

Visit Member Resources for information on coverage and benefits, transportation, telehealth, primary care providers and more. Are you confused about how to get health insurance and what it will pay for? To get any kind of MaineCare you have to show that your income is below a certain level. Other factors, like your age and whether you are a parent, can affect your eligibility for MaineCare or other health insurance programs.

If you think you might be eligible, call us for more information—or just apply! See how below.