Many more kids and young people under age 21 now qualify for MaineCare for Kids and all pregnant people with MaineCare, including all immigrants, will now receive 12 months of postpartum coverage.
In addition to a new adult dental benefit, immigrants who have low income and who are pregnant or under the age of 21 are now eligible to receive full MaineCare benefits, regardless of their immigration status.
While we are still learning the details of the Governor’s budget, it was heartening to hear the Governor acknowledge in her budget address last night that Maine people need better access to affordable child care…
This legislative session was whirlwind and while we aren’t quite finished, we wanted to take a few moments to share some of the progress we’ve made this year.
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