Food Supplements and the 3 Month Time Limit: Can I Still Get Help?
Food Supplement rules limiting eligibility for some 18 - 50 year olds. Learn more to see if the rule applies to you.
Health Care Tax Tips
Do you get a health care tax subsidy for health insurance you bought through the "federal marketplace." Learn about your duty to report certain financial changes.
Servicemembers and Veterans of any State Get Reduced Tution in Maine
In-state tuition rates for all servicemembers and veterans.
Can I Get an Assistance Animal if I am a Renter?
Who is covered by the “assistance animal” law?
The law applies to people with disabilities. Under this law, you have a disability if:
How to File a Civil Appeal
The Maine Courts post basic instructions about how you can appeal to a higher court if you believe that the lower court"
How to Apply for Veterans Compensation or Pension
There are many good online resources to help you file a VA benefits claim.
We recommend, as one good resource, How to File a VA Claim for Disability Compensation at StatesideLegal.org.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
Some low income people are eligible for Mainecare. Most other people with low incomes can get help paying for health insurance. The IRS gives instant tax credits to help with the cost.
There are many places to get help finding health insurance:
Military Training Qualifying for a Professional License
Are you a veteran considering applying for a Maine Professional license? Your military training may help!
The Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation will consider military training when reviewing applications. This means you may not have to complete certain required training programs.
Wabanaki and Quinnehtuhqut Legal News
The Wabanaki Legal News is published by Pine Tree Legal Assistance - focusing on news of special interest to Native Americans in Maine. We also publish the Quinnehtuhqut Legal News - a newsletter for Native Americans in Connecticut.
Become a Fair Housing Tester
Paid Fair Housing Testers help make sure that people are not denied housing because of their race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status (living with minor children), or because they are getting public assistance.