Publications

Information about different ways to apply for MaineCare and what to do if you are denied and want to appeal

Legal Immigrants who are not eligible for MaineCare can get subsidies for Marketplace health insurance—learn more here.

DHHS has made improvements to SNAP (food assistance) to reduce hunger in Maine. This January 2020 update summarizes the improvements. 

What you need to know about applying for SNAP (food assistance) during COVID-19.

Would you like to join a collaborative and dedicated group of professionals working to advance economic and racial justice in Maine through policy advocacy, legal services, and community organizing?  This position oversees Maine Equal Justice’s advocacy initiatives, helping develop policy goals and guiding the design and execution of work plans to achieve those goals. The position provides guidance and support to members of the policy team and works to ensure that staff across the organization are effectively working together to achieve policy goals.

Basic information about the Parents as Scholars program

Legal help for low-income clients with a broad range of civil legal issues (including housing, public benefits, MaineCare, and education)

When you get TANF you must meet with a case worker at Fedcap, who is supposed to help you develop the skills you need to get a good job. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services pays Fedcap to do this work. Mainers have complained about how Fedcap runs this program. Because of these complaints, DHHS sent a public warning letter to Fedcap on March 13, 2019 telling Fedcap to fix the problems.

During this pandemic and recession, Medicaid is a lifeline for Mainers who need to stay safe and well, as well as providers and hospitals under financial strain.