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You [can apply for MaineCare at](can apply for MaineCare at MyMaineConnection.gov)[ ](can apply for MaineCare at MyMaineConnection.gov)[MyMaineConnection.gov](can apply for MaineCare at MyMaineConnection.gov).  \nMarketplace Coverage is private health insurance. Many Mainers can get help paying for private [coverage. Apply at](coverage. Apply at CoverME.gov)[ ](coverage. Apply at CoverME.gov)[CoverME.gov](coverage. Apply at CoverME.gov).  \nNeed Help? Call our toll-free HelpLine at  1-800-965-7476 to learn about options and to get help applying for coverage.  \nIncome Guidelines for MaineCare and Other Programs Went Up in January!  \nThe 2025 income limits for MaineCare, the Medicare Savings Program, Marketplace, and other programs have increased. Visit our website or follow us on social media for these important updates.  \nOpen Enrollment Ended. Can I Enroll in Marketplace Coverage After January 15th? Certain life events qualify for Special Enrollment Periods [at CoverME.gov. A Special Enrollment](at CoverME.gov. A Special Enrollment)[ ](at CoverME.gov. A Special Enrollment)[Period is a timeframe in which you can enroll in a health plan outside of Open Enrollment. Life](Period is a timeframe in which you can enroll in a health plan outside of Open Enrollment. Life)[ ](Period is a timeframe in which you can enroll in a health plan outside of Open Enrollment. Life)[events that may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period include:](events that may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period include:)  \n􀁸 Getting married  \n􀁸 Becoming pregnant, having a baby, or adopting a child  \n􀁸 Moving to Maine  \n􀁸 Losing other comprehensive health insurance (through an employer or MaineCare)  \nThink You May Be Eligible for a Special Enrollment Period?  \nOur helpline experts can help you find out if you qualify, and what your next steps should be. Some qualifying life events will give you 60 days after the event to sign up. Others allow you to enroll within 60 days before the event. Coverage always starts the first of the month after you enroll in a health plan.  \nThe full list of events that cause Special Enrollment Periods is [available at](available at CoverME.gov)[ ](available at CoverME.gov)[CoverME.gov](available at CoverME.gov).  \nOther Options? Yes!  \nThe  Easy Enrollment Tax Referral Program is another way to pick up coverage after Open Enrollment ended. You can get information about coverage options sent to you by checking the boxes in the “Health Coverage” section on your state tax form . By doing this, you give permission to Maine Revenue Services to share your contact [information with CoverME.gov. CoverME.gov will](information with CoverME.gov. CoverME.gov will)[ ](information with CoverME.gov. CoverME.gov will)[then reach out to you by mail](then reach out to you by mail), phone, or email to tell you how to sign up for health coverage. You’ll have 35 days from the date they contact you to enroll.  \nYou can enroll by creating or logging into your account at CoverME.gov and starting an application using the “Easy Enrollment Tax Referral” Special Enrollment Period.  \nWhat About MaineCare?  \nPeople can apply for MaineCare any time. You can apply for MaineCare coverage throughout the year.  MaineCare is full health coverage. A single person with a monthly income below $1,800 might be eligible. Children in a family of four with household income below $8,171 a month are likely eligible. Pregnant people may be eligible at higher income levels. New Mainers, regardless of immigration status, who are pregnant or aged 21 and younger may be eligible when they are below the income guidelines.  \nHave Questions? We Can Help You.  \nConsumers f","cbCaihFn7jBACNA1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihFn7jBACNA1","pdf",371670,"English","# Consumer Assistance News\n## Health coverage options: MaineCare and Marketplace\n## Income limits update and Open Enrollment changes\n## Special Enrollment Periods after January 15\n## Easy Enrollment Tax Referral program\n## MaineCare eligibility and how to apply\n## Ask the Expert: Tax form 1095-A and form 8962\n## January health awareness: Cervical Cancer Awareness Month","[{\"question\":\"What are MaineCare and Marketplace, and how do I apply for each?\",\"answer\":\"MaineCare is Maine’s Medicaid program; apply through MyMaineConnection.gov. Marketplace coverage is private health insurance; apply through CoverME.gov (CoverME.gov).\"},{\"question\":\"After Open Enrollment ended, how can I enroll in Marketplace coverage?\",\"answer\":\"Certain life events qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. You may enroll within 60 days before the event, or up to 60 days after the event, depending on the situation. Coverage starts the first of the month after you enroll.\"},{\"question\":\"What tax forms are required if I received premium tax credits?\",\"answer\":\"You generally need to submit IRS Form 8962 using information from Form 1095-A provided by CoverME.gov. Form 1095-A is made available at the end of January and is used to complete the 8962, which should be attached to your federal 1040 tax form.\"}]","Consumer Newsletter - January 2025 | PDF"]