Consumers for Affordable Health Care

Consumers for Affordable Health Care Since 1988, Consumers for Affordable Health Care has worked to protect Mainers' health care rights.

We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization committed to helping all Maine people obtain quality, affordable health care coverage.

Climate change is making weather harder to predict. Here in Maine, that means sudden storms, extreme weather shifts, rec...
09/02/2026

Climate change is making weather harder to predict. Here in Maine, that means sudden storms, extreme weather shifts, record setting temperatures, and longer allergy and tick seasons are becoming more and more common.

These environmental changes can create conditions that Mainers aren't used to, increasing the risks of weather-related illnesses and injuries.

Health can already feel unpredictable. Finding health coverage can help.

Learn your health coverage options by calling our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476.

Did you know you can apply for MaineCare whenever you want? Finding out if you're eligible is easy and free. When you ca...
09/01/2026

Did you know you can apply for MaineCare whenever you want?

Finding out if you're eligible is easy and free.

When you call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476, you can ask questions, find out if you're eligible, and get help applying. Our local experts are ready to help.

In Maine, hospitals are required by law to offer free “medically necessary” services to people with limited income. No o...
08/31/2026

In Maine, hospitals are required by law to offer free “medically necessary” services to people with limited income. No one can be turned away from hospital emergency care regardless of income or insurance.

If your income is under a certain level, those services must be provided free of charge. Medically necessary health care includes inpatient and outpatient hospital service. This would include Emergency Room visits, Urgent Care visits, medications, labs, or physician services at any hospital and associated practices in Maine.

Free care works whether you have health insurance or not.

A single person who makes less than $31,920.00 a year or a family of four with an annual household income less than $66,000.00 can get free hospital services.

Learn more by calling our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476

Even if two people are married and sharing a household, one of them maybe be eligible for Medicare Savings Program (MSP)...
08/28/2026

Even if two people are married and sharing a household, one of them maybe be eligible for Medicare Savings Program (MSP) and the other may not.

Many Mainers assume they will be eligible just because their spouse is, but that isn't always true. Eligibility is based on many different factors.

Wondering if you or your spouse may be eligible for MSP? Call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476 to get answers to your questions. We're not selling anything, we're just here to help!

Is health coverage on your back-to-school checklist? Getting answers to your questions and learning your kids' health co...
08/27/2026

Is health coverage on your back-to-school checklist?

Getting answers to your questions and learning your kids' health coverage options is easier than you think.

It's free to chat with a local expert about options like MaineCare for kids. Your kids may be eligible for MaineCare even if you're not!

Get started by calling our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476.

Whether they're in the form of a review or a word-of-mouth recommendation, your words mean the world to us!Feedback like...
08/26/2026

Whether they're in the form of a review or a word-of-mouth recommendation, your words mean the world to us!

Feedback like this kind note reminds us how much our free HelpLine and other services can help Mainers.

Know someone who could benefit from our help? Tell them to call us at 1-800-965-7476. Their call is free, and so is the help they'll receive.

Don't miss your chance to register for the 2026 Health Care for Maine Conference, taking place at the Augusta Civic Cent...
08/24/2026

Don't miss your chance to register for the 2026 Health Care for Maine Conference, taking place at the Augusta Civic Center on September 3rd from 9am-3:30pm.

Workshops, breakout sessions, and insight from Keynote Speaker David Adler, DrPH, MPA, will center this year's theme of Charting the Path to Resilience.

Register here: https://mainecahc.org/9th-annual-hc4me-conf-260903/page.html

Not sure if you can trust the medical advice you got online? If it came from ChatGPT or another chat bot, Gemini, Claude...
08/21/2026

Not sure if you can trust the medical advice you got online? If it came from ChatGPT or another chat bot, Gemini, Claude, a home device like Alexa, a Google search, or an app that isn't connected to a real medical professional, you should not trust it.

To create an answer to your question, AI pulls from ALL of the information online, including old, biased, out of date, disproven, and inaccurate details. It doesn't "care" if the answer it gives is correct, because it's not a human, and it's definitely not a doctor.

AI can't diagnose a condition or suggest a treatment, but many people are sharing their personal physical and mental health details in hopes that it can. 1 in 5 said it was because they couldn't afford the cost of seeing a real provider.

Trusted health advice comes from doctors, not algorithms. If you need health coverage and want to learn your options, call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476. Our local, human experts can help you get answers to your health care and coverage questions.

Wondering about your health coverage options over 65? Getting answers is easier than you think!Many Mainers 65 and over ...
08/20/2026

Wondering about your health coverage options over 65? Getting answers is easier than you think!

Many Mainers 65 and over are either eligible for Medicare or MaineCare (Maine’s Medicaid program). Some may be eligible for both!

MaineCare eligibility is based on income and assets. Finding out if you are eligible starts with calling our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476 to chat with a local expert. They’ll ask you questions about your income and assets to determine whether you may be eligible.

HelpLine associates are not able to assist with Medicare, but they can answer your questions about Medicare Savings Program.

Mainers can learn more about Medicare by visiting their local Area Agency on Aging. Find the nearest location here: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/older-adults-disabilities/area-agencies-on-aging

Did you lose MaineCare coverage within the last 90 days because of your income? You may have other health coverage optio...
08/19/2026

Did you lose MaineCare coverage within the last 90 days because of your income? You may have other health coverage options.

Some people may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). It’s an opportunity to enroll in a Marketplace plan from CoverME.gov outside of open enrollment.

Call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476 to chat with a local expert. We can find out whether you are eligible for an SEP, help you compare plans, and answer your questions.

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