Maine Benefits

This HCBS Medicaid waiver provides home-based long-term care services for seniors 65+ at risk of nursing home placement.

The Ombudsman Program advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, investigating complaints.

Maine SHIP offers free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, Medicare Savings Programs, and coverage options.

Maine provides a small monthly SSI state supplement to eligible SSI recipients who are aged, blind, or disabled.

Maine's Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI) help low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay costs.

Offers support to family caregivers of seniors 60+, including respite care, counseling, and training.

MaineCare is Maine's Medicaid program providing health coverage for seniors aged 65+ with limited income.

Maine's SNAP provides monthly benefits via EBT card to low-income seniors for purchasing nutritious food.

Provides nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors through Area Agencies on Aging.

Provides free legal assistance to Mainers aged 60+ on issues like benefits, housing, and elder abuse.

Provides property tax stabilization for eligible seniors and disabled homeowners, freezing assessments.

Maine's LIHEAP helps low-income households, including seniors, pay heating costs in winter months.