Your Right to Medical Care

In Maine a minor may be able to see a doctor without his or her parents knowing in some situations. Read more in Minors' Rights to Confidential Health Care in Maine (.pdf) from Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health.

Low-income kids and teens in Maine can get good health care coverage under MaineCare. Here are some links to information about MaineCare coverage, who is eligible and how to apply:

• MaineCare: Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance for Families with Children and Pregnant Women
  Good short summary of MaineCare's coverage for kids and teens. Includes links to application form and listing of DHHS offices. Note that maximum income figures are not updated.



• Covering Kids and Families: A Guide to MaineCare
  This is a longer piece with more in-depth information about what is covered and who is eligible.



• DHHS MaineCare page
  Includes more links to MaineCare information, including screening for infants and pre-schoolers, FAQ's, and all of the state rules used by DHHS eligibility workers.