Consumers for Affordable Health Care

Consumers for Affordable Health Care Since 1988, Consumers for Affordable Health Care has worked to protect Mainers' health care rights.

We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization committed to helping all Maine people obtain quality, affordable health care coverage.

Want to find out if you're eligible for MaineCare and get free help applying?When you call our free HelpLine at 1-800-96...
06/17/2026

Want to find out if you're eligible for MaineCare and get free help applying?

When you call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476, you can ask questions, learn about changes to MaineCare in 2026, find out if you're eligible, and get help applying.

If you have questions, call today!

Did you know that not all “health plans” are real health insurance? While some plans may use the word “health” in their ...
06/16/2026

Did you know that not all “health plans” are real health insurance? While some plans may use the word “health” in their name and seem to have a lower price tag, they often cost much more in the long run. If the plan your bought isn't giving you coverage when you need it, it may be unregulated.

Unregulated plans often don’t cover the basic services, medicines, and costs that regulated health insurance plans are required to (Essential Health Benefits).

Unregulated plans often fall short when people need coverage the most! For example, someone may purchase an unregulated plan and then find out that it doesn’t cover the prescription medicines or maternity care they need.

Wondering if the "health plan" you bought is real health insurance? Our experts can help you spot the warning signs and make sure you understand all your health coverage options.

We're not selling anything, we're just here to help! Call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476 to get started.

Save the date! Registration is now open for this year's Health Care for Maine Conference, taking place at the Augusta Ci...
06/15/2026

Save the date! Registration is now open for this year's Health Care for Maine Conference, taking place at the Augusta Civic Center on September 3rd from 9am-3:30pm.

This year's theme is Charting the Path to Resilience. We are excited to reconnect with passionate health advocates, visionary leaders, and change makers like you. Keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and other details will be announced soon.

Register here: https://mainecahc.org/news-events/trainings.html/event-form/registration-form/111840/tickets

Eligible families in Maine will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) to help them get nutritious food dur...
06/12/2026

Eligible families in Maine will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) to help them get nutritious food during summer vacation.

Families will be notified of their automatic enrollment by June 15th. For families who want to apply, children must:

-be enrolled in a National School Lunch Program participating school
-be individually eligible for federally funded free or reduced-price meals
-not receive SUN Bucks from another state, territory, or indigenous tribal organization.

Visit the link in our bio for more information!

About 1 in 3 Mainers say they have cut pills in half, tried to self-medicate, or put off getting more of the medicine th...
06/11/2026

About 1 in 3 Mainers say they have cut pills in half, tried to self-medicate, or put off getting more of the medicine they need, simply because they couldn't afford to fill or refill their prescription.

Prescription medicines don't work if people can't afford them!

Read more about how high medical costs are impacting Mainers here: https://tinyurl.com/MEhealthsurvey

If you want confusing, inaccurate, out of date, and biased information about health coverage options, ask AI.If you want...
06/10/2026

If you want confusing, inaccurate, out of date, and biased information about health coverage options, ask AI.

If you want real answers from local experts, call our free HelpLine.

We're human, we care, and we can help you learn about your health coverage options. Call 1-800-965-7476 to get started.

06/08/2026

As enrollment in ACA-compliant coverage becomes more challenging, insurance products and arrangements that do not meet ACA standards will become more prevalent.

Wondering if your kids are eligible for MaineCare?Getting the answer is easy and free! Call our free HelpLine at 1-800-9...
06/05/2026

Wondering if your kids are eligible for MaineCare?

Getting the answer is easy and free! Call our free HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476 to learn about eligibility requirements and get help applying.

Your health can change as fast as the weather!Feeling prepared starts with learning your health coverage options. From M...
06/04/2026

Your health can change as fast as the weather!

Feeling prepared starts with learning your health coverage options. From MaineCare to Marketplace, we'll give you the information you need, find out what you're eligible for, and help you apply or enroll. It's free to call, speak with a local expert, and get answers and support.

Call our free HelpLine 1-800-965-7476. We're here for you, rain or shine!

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