The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has published a new step-by-step guide for MaineCare’s Katie Beckett program to help families clearly navigate the application and renewal processes.
The guide:
- Provides detail on the application and renewal steps, as well as the offices and agencies involved in determining eligibility.
- Lists helpful tips and who to contact if you have questions.
- Includes a program application checklist and application flowchart to track your progress.
What is the Katie Beckett program?
Katie Beckett is a MaineCare program that provides medical coverage for children living at home with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs. Katie Beckett program eligibility allows these children to be cared for at home instead of in an institution. A child may qualify for the Katie Beckett program if their family makes too much money to qualify for MaineCare but meets other eligibility requirements.
Questions?
- If you have questions on the Katie Beckett application and renewal process, call the Office for Family Independence at 1-855-797-4357 and select the menu option for Long Term Care.
- If you have questions on what services and benefits MaineCare covers, call MaineCare Member Services at 1-800-977-6740 or email them at mainecaremember@gainwelltechnologies.com