One of the most critical resources for children caught in the middle of a
high-conflict divorce is access to medical coverage, particularly mental
health coverage. In Maine, most low-income children are eligible for
Medicaid (now called Maine Care). This program entitles children to a wide
variety of medical services including comprehensive mental health services.
Although this program is designed to cover most Maine children without
private insurance, it is vastly underutilized. As the GAL, you may be uniquely
suited to inquire into the child's medical coverage and when appropriate,
make the referral for services.
DHS information on MaineCare (Opens in a new window.)
Contact Numbers for Applications (Opens in a new window.)
Covering Kids and Families An explanation of coverage and
eligibility (Opens in a new window.)
Maine's Medical Assistance Programs: Who's Covered and Who's Not
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Katie Beckett Program (discounts parents' assets when child with
serious, long-term disabilities is living at home) (Opens in a new window.)
