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The Office of the Secretary of State is charged with overseeing the State of Maine rulemaking process and publishing Rule Chapters.
Information on proposed and recently adopted rules at the Department of Health and Human Services are below.
Sara Gagné-Holmes, a Maine native, was sworn in as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services on October 15, 2024 by Governor Janet Mills fol
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.
Behavioral Health Resources for Those Affected by the Violence in Lewiston
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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.
View listings of positions currently available within the many divisions and offices of the Department. New opportunities are posted every day, so be sure visit the site frequently in your search for careers that matter.
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.