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