Losing MaineCare Dec. 31 and unless I am mistaken, *too poor* for Federal ACA assistance

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10. Maine Equal Justice wants to hear from people losing MaineCare

http://www.mejp.org/content/upcoming-changes-mainecare

Childless Adults below 100% FPL who lose MaineCare in January 2014 will have fewer options. These adults cannot get Transitional Medicaid. They will not qualify for subsidies in the new health insurance Marketplace.

This is because Congress intended that very low-income people would be insured by Medicaid through the ACA. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court made this coverage optional for states in its ruling earlier this year. The Maine Legislature did vote to expand coverage but the Governor vetoed the law. As a result, many adults under the poverty level will not be able to get MaineCare. They will probably not be able to afford health insurance through the new Marketplace either.

If you lose your MaineCare and need help with healthcare costs, you can call the Consumers for Affordable Health Care HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476. They can help you find out what kind of help you can get to pay for health care.

Maine Equal Justice would also like to hear your story. It could help us advocate for Medicaid expansion in 2014. Please call Crystal Bond at Maine Equal Justice Partners at 1-866-626-7059, ext. 205 if you have a story to share.