As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual health insurance
State continuation coverage
Fully insured group health plan
Contact:
Maine Bureau of Insurance
(800) 300-5000
(207) 624-8475
http://www.state.me.us/pfr/ins/ins_index.htm
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Administrator
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
(866) 444-EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa
For questions about:
MaineCare (Medicaid and Cub Care)
Contact:
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Integrated Access and Support
(207) 287-2826
(800) 442-6003
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/services/cubcare/CubCare.htm
For questions about:
Maine Breast & Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)
Contact:
Maine Department of Community Services
(800) 350-5180
(207) 287-8068
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bohdcfh/bcp/
For questions about:
Dirigo Health Program
Contact:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Employers: (800) 541-4251
Self-employed: (800) 585-0099
Individual: (800) 585-0099
http://www.dirigohealth.maine.gov/.
For questions about:
Other Programs
Contact:
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Integrated Access and Support
(207) 287-2826
(800) 442-6003
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/services/home.Html
For questions about:
Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service
(866) 628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html
Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net.
