Aug 8, 2019

Since Governor Mills signed her executive order on January 3 to expand Medicaid (MaineCare), more than 34,000 people have been enrolled. Early information about MaineCare expansion members is beginning to come in, and the Department has started to take a closer look at the health profile of this newly covered group.

Regularly Reported Information

We've previously shared some demographic information about expansion enrollees, including:

• Read more about First Look: MaineCare Expansion Enrollees' Health and Use of Services

Aug 8, 2019

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers a wide range of services and supports to promote health, safety, resiliency, and opportunity across the State.  We work with individuals, organizations, communities, and employers throughout Maine. We are the largest Department in State government, meaning our services touch virtually everyone in Maine at some point in their lives.

• Read more about DHHS: What We Do, Who We Are, and Who We Serve

Jul 7, 2019

The Office for Family Independence (OFI) helps eligible Maine people to meet their basic needs while supporting their path to independence and employment. OFI provides eligibility for three major public assistance programs: MaineCare, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

• Read more about Improving opportunities for English language education among TANF participants

Jul 7, 2019

Many MaineCare members receive personal care and other health services in their homes, based on their individual needs. MaineCare is now preparing to roll out a new system known as Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) to allow better tracking of these services.

• Read more about New records system designed to improve care for MaineCare members

Jun 6, 2019

The Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS) has a long-standing program to help persons with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders re-integrate into the community following discharge from incarceration.

• Read more about Supporting persons with mental illness and substance use disorders in jails and prison

Jun 6, 2019

In May, during our inaugural Convening on Aging and Long-Term Services and Supports, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced a new initiative aimed at improving care and services for older Mainers and adults with disabilities.

• Read more about Long-Term Services and Supports Advisory Group

May 5, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers home- and community-based services to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism through two MaineCare-funded programs. These are often called waiver programs because they operate with special waivers from the federal government. In Maine, we refer to them as Section 21 and Section 29, which is where they can be found in the MaineCare rules.

Many community services are available under both Section 21 and Section 29. These include:

• Read more about Services Provided to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in their Homes and Communities

May 5, 2019

The Department provides health care and social services to approximately a third of the state's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We also promote public health through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, operate two state psychiatric hospitals, and provide oversight to health care providers through our licensing division.

• Read more about A view of those served by DHHS, at a glance

May 5, 2019

A view of those served by DHHS, at a glance

The Department provides health care and social services to approximately a third of the state's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We also promote public health through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, operate two state psychiatric hospitals, and provide oversight to health care providers through our licensing division.

• Read more about New Developments at DHHS

May 5, 2019

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has regularly provided updates on improvements and initiatives within our Offices over the past several months. Those updates can be found by visiting the "Department Updates" section of the DHHS homepage.

• Read more about New Developments at DHHS