Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) FAQ
Introduction
The Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (“Maine HAF”) is a program meant to help homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship connected to COVID-19 and are at risk of losing their homes. This is a grant based program, homeowners will not have to pay this money back.
Maine Zoom Mediation in Family Matters
Starting in June, 2020, Maine courts will allow video or telephone mediation in your Family Matter cases through video or telephone. There are no in-person mediations in court because of COVID-19.
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a program that allows you to have virtual video meetings on your computer, phone, or tablet.
CARES Act "Stimulus Check" FAQ
Published and up-to-date as of 12/15/2020
Please note: this article is about the first stimulus payments under the CARES Act.
COVID-19 Stimulus Checks & Public Benefits Eligibility in Maine
Posted and up-to-date on 4/29/2020
Introduction
Many people who will get a stimulus check under the CARES Act may also receive public benefits. You may be worried about whether getting a stimulus check will change your eligibility for public benefits.
Maine Public Benefits & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 12/15/2020
I need MaineCare, TANF, and/or SNAP (food stamps), where do I go to apply?
These services are run through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Home Foreclosure and COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date as of 10/1/2021
Introduction
If you can't make your mortgage payment because of the COVID-19 emergency, there is some good news:
Maine Protection Orders and Family Matters during COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 10/4/2021
Car Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date as of 12/15/2020
Social Security and COVID-19 FAQ
Up-to-date as of 12/15/2020
Is the Social Security Administration Open?
Yes, but there have been changes because of COVID-19.
Your Rights in Maine Small Claims Court During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted and up-to-date on 8/2/2021