Maine Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Maine offers 2 major home care waiver programs for eligible residents. An estimated $44 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Maine each year.
Maine Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Maine Medicaid Waiver Programs
Maine's Medicaid program is administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Contact them at (207) 287-3707 to begin the application process.
- MaineCare Home and Community Based Services
- Office of Aging & Disability
Income limits for Maine Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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