Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older and for some younger people with certain disabilities.
During the open enrollment period you can:
- Apply for Medicare
- Review or change your current plan
Medicare is different from MaineCare. MaineCare is the Medicaid program in Maine. Some people can have both Medicare and MaineCare.
If you have questions about how Medicare and MaineCare work together or need help reviewing your options, you can contact any of the offices listed below:
- Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-877-353-3771.
- Office of Aging and Disability Services:
Phone: (207) 287-9200 or (800) 262-2232
Email: OADS@maine.gov
Fax: (207) 287-9229
TTY: Maine Relay Services 711
- Local Area Agency on Aging: Click here to find an office near you https://www.maine4a.org
- Legal Services for Maine Elders https://mainelse.org/