Health Insurance in Maine
- If you earn less than 150% of the federal poverty level, you are entitled by law to free medical care.
- Maine Medical Center gives free care to Maine people at 175% of the poverty level.
Please look at these charts. Do you earn less than this? If so, you are entitled to free medical care.
2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines – Monthly Income
| Household Size | 150% | 175% |
| 1 | $1508 | $1,759 |
| 2 | $2,030 | $2,368 |
| 3 | $2,553 | $2,978 |
| 4 | $3,075 | $3,588 |
* For each additional member, add $348.00
2017 Federal Poverty Guidelines – Annual Income
| Household Size | 150% | 175% |
| 1 | $18,090 | $21,105 |
| 2 | $24,360 | $28,420 |
| 3 | $30,630 | $35,735 |
| 4 | $36,900 | $43,050 |
* For each additional member, add $4,180
To apply for free medical care, please contact:
- Maine Medical Center Financial Counseling office at (207) 662-1949
- Patient Financial Services office at (207) 887-5100. 8 AM–6 PM, Monday-Thursday and 8 AM – 5 PM on Friday.
- Walk-in service is available 8 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday at Patient Financial Service offices:
22 Bramhall St., Portland
100 Campus Dr., Scarborough
335 Brighton Ave., Portland
