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Moving to or from Maine with Medicaid

Moving TO Maine

MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Maine resident applies fresh through Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Maine's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Maine

Leaving Maine ends your MaineCare (Maine's Medicaid program) case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence ↗ (application page)

Maine Medicaid at a glance

Program nameMaineCare
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Maine?

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence, which runs the program as MaineCare. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Maine make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Maine; eligibility is decided on Maine's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Maine?

Contact Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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