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Health insurance provides financial protection from health care costs by covering some or all of the expenses of routine and emergency medical care. Many Americans receive health insurance as part of a benefit package offered by their employer, but there may be other options available if you do not have insurance through a job, or the coverage available to you is too expensive.
The Department of Health and Human Services oversees a wide range of programs impacting Mainers across the state from MaineCare health insurance, child support payments, water testing, disease control, and background checks.
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DHHS employs more than 3,100 people with work locations in all 16 counties. The average tenure of DHHS employees is eight and a half years.
DHHS Staff Demographics (as of August 2023):
For the Governor’s recommended budget and other fiscal documents, visit the Bureau of the Budget.
Below you will find listings of positions currently available within the many divisions and offices of the Department. New opportunities are posted every day, so be sure visit our site frequently in your search for careers that matter.
Please apply online by clicking on a link below. If you need to complete a paper application, please contact the DHHS HR Service Center at 207-287-2567
Through its financial and operational responsibilities, Financial Management supports DHHS’s core goals by providing financial and budget analysis, oversight, accountability, data, and reporting. The office is responsible for managing the resources entrusted to the Department in an efficient and effective manner.
In addition to the regularly published reports, DHHS collects and releases data on a number of topics to help Mainers track ongoing trends and topics. The resources posted here will continue to grow and evolve.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is comprised of various offices and divisions that oversee and administer critical programs and services for the state of Maine. To learn more, visit our list of programs and services or one of the office webpages below.
If you are looking to visit us in person, please see our list of district and administrative office locations.