Division of Licensing and Certification

Nov 11, 2019

Increasing the number of CNAs in Maine through collaboration

The Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistant and Direct Care Workers (the "CNA Registry"), in partnership with other key stakeholders, has been working for the past year to increase the number of active Certified Nursing Assistants ("CNA") in Maine. The CNA Registry has identified barriers faced by out-of-state CNA applicants who are looking to work in Maine and is working to implement changes to reduce those barriers.

Strengthening Our Workforce to Serve Maine People

Nov 11, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services continues to strengthen its policies, systems, and workforce to meet the needs of Maine people. To that end, DHHS is pleased to announce the hiring of two individuals whose daily work is to fortify our strongest asset: the people who work at the Department. In this update, we also update the figures on the populations we serve and the work of our Constituent Services office.

First Look: MaineCare Expansion Enrollees' Health and Use of Services

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:

DHHS: What We Do, Who We Are, and Who We Serve

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.

Improving opportunities for English language education among TANF participants

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).

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