Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Maine DHHS runs the state's MaineCare program which covers childhood cancer treatment, hospitalizations, doctor visits, and prescription medications for eligible families. They also provide emergency financial assistance for medical expenses and help families access SNAP food benefits, TANF cash assistance, and utility payment programs when cancer treatment creates financial hardship.

The department has offices throughout Maine and can help families navigate the application process for multiple assistance programs at once. Their hotlines and local district offices provide support in accessing benefits quickly when families are dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis and the financial stress that comes with treatment.

El DHHS de Maine administra el programa estatal MaineCare que cubre el tratamiento del cáncer infantil, hospitalizaciones, consultas médicas y medicamentos recetados para familias elegibles. También proporcionan asistencia financiera de emergencia para gastos médicos y ayudan a las familias a acceder a beneficios de alimentos SNAP, asistencia en efectivo TANF y programas de pago de servicios públicos cuando el tratamiento del cáncer crea dificultades financieras.