MaineCare*: Maine's Health Insurance Programs for Families with Children

*formerly Medicaid and Cub Care:

Spring Workshops 2005
Schedule of Workshops

Presented by members of the Covering Kids and Families Campaign, with representation from Consumers for Affordable Health Care, Maine Primary Care Association and the Maine Equal Justice Partners.

About the workshop:

There are approximately 20,000 children and adults who are eligible but not enrolled in MaineCare full-benefit coverage plans. Beginning October 1, 2002, an additional group of adults - those aged 21-64 years old who have low incomes and no children living at home - became eligible for coverage. Individuals and families whose incomes fall within set limits are entitled to a range of benefits under these programs, including eye and dental examinations, well child check-ups, prescriptions and more. Action taken by the Maine legislature in 2001 changed the names of Medicaid, Cub Care and all related coverage plans and services to MaineCare, extends enrollment periods for children and adults, and revises the eligibility rules to make coverage available to more adults.

This workshop will provide updated information about Maine's publicly funded health insurance programs including services covered, cost, eligibility guidelines and the application process. In addition, participants will discuss outreach strategies for working with their constituencies. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to offer information and application assistance to families applying for the MaineCare programs.

Who should attend?

Staff and volunteers from:
* Medical Practices
* Hospitals
* Health Centers
* School Departments
* CAP Agencies
* Community Organizations
* Housing Agencies
* Churches/Faith Groups
* Home Health Nursing Agencies
* Municipalities
* Businesses

Workshops:

Each workshop will provide updated information about MaineCare for families with children, pregnant women, and adults with no children in the home. Workshop topics will include services covered, cost, eligibility guidelines and the application process. In addition, participants will discuss outreach strategies for working with their constituencies. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to offer information and application assistance to individuals and families who may be eligible for MaineCare coverage. There is no charge for these workshops.

To register for the workshops, send your name, organization, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and the workshop you’d like to attend to the contact listed below. PLEASE NOTE: Winter workshops are subject to cancellation if the weather is bad. We will cancel workshops if local schools are not in session the day a workshop is scheduled. You will be contacted when the workshop has been rescheduled.

To Register:

If you would like to register, please contact the workshop presenter for your preferred location and date. Send your name, address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address and preferred location and date.

NOTE: Exact locations and directions to workshops will be provided to registrants prior to each training date.

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