Find out if your child qualifies for Cub Care in Maine
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For a household of 3, the Cub Care income limit for a child under 19 in Maine is $6,944 a month ($83,326 a year), which is 305% of the federal poverty level.
Cub Care is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Maine. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Maine Cub Care
Cub Care is the name for Maine’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that provides health coverage for children and young adults under 21.
There is no longer a premium for coverage or a waiting period for coverage to start. Eligible children receive the same comprehensive health coverage whether they qualify through MaineCare or Cub Care (CHIP), and neither program currently charges a monthly premium.
All services that are covered by MaineCare are also covered by Cub Care, such as:
- Doctor visits
- Medications
- Behavioral health services
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital visits
- X-rays and labs
- Transportation to MaineCare covered services
If household income is over the limit for MaineCare or Cub Care (CHIP), children with severe disabilities may qualify for full MaineCare coverage through the Katie Beckett Program.
Katie Beckett Program
Children under age 19 with serious health conditions who are over the income level for free MaineCare may get MaineCare coverage through the Katie Beckett program.
There is no income limit to Katie Beckett eligibility and children enrolled in Katie Beckett pay a low-cost premium for health coverage.
What is the income limit for Cub Care (CHIP)?
Eligibility for children and young adults (under 21) has been expanded to 305% of the federal poverty level, including non-citizen children regardless of immigration status.1
| Household Size | 305% Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,057 |
| 2 | $5,500 |
| 3 | $6,944 |
| 4 | $8,388 |
| 5 | $9,831 |
| 6 | $11,275 |
| 7 | $12,719 |
| 8 | $14,162 |
How do I apply for Cub Care for my child?
To apply for Cub Care (CHIP), go to CoverME.gov or call (855) 797-4357 if you prefer to enroll by phone or speak with an eligibility specialist.
Footnotes
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The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu