How do I contact Maine DHHS?

Contact Us

1. Eligibility and Benefits Questions. Phone: 1 (855) 797-4357. For help logging into your My Maine Connection Account: Request Assistance Form (URL)
2. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card. For EBT self-service, please visit https://www.pinetreecard.com/

How much back child support is a felony in Maine?

§ 228(a)(1)). If, under the same circumstances, the child support payment is overdue for longer than 2 years, or the amount exceeds $10,000, the violation is a criminal felony, and convicted offenders face fines and up to 2 years in prison (See 18 U.S.C.

Are Maine DHHS offices open?

DHHS District Office hours of operation are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

What does Maine DHHS do?

The Department of Health and Human Services oversees a wide range of programs impacting Mainers across the state from MaineCare health insurance, child support payments, water testing, disease control, and background checks.

How do I email DHHS Maine?

Email your appeal to [email protected] or any of the regional offices. Keep all email correspondence for your records.

What happens if you don’t pay child support Maine?

In addition to the above, judges can hold delinquent parents in “contempt” of court, which means the court has determined that the parent who failed to pay child support has disobeyed a court order. A contempt finding can carry heavy penalties, including monetary fines and even jail time.

What is the HHS program?

HHS programs protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

Is MaineCare Medicaid?

MaineCare (formerly Medicaid) is a “Federal/State” program which provides assistance to people with limited resources. Specifically, MaineCare can help eligible Maine resident with their health care payments.

What does the DHHS oversee?

Its mission is to enhance and protect the well-being of all Americans by providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health and social services. HHS is responsible for administrating programs that deal with health, welfare and health information technology (health IT).

What does DHHS mean in text?

DHHS. Department Health and Human Services.

Who is eligible for MaineCare?

To be eligible for MaineCare, you must be a resident of the state of Maine, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following: Pregnant, or.

At what age does child support end in Maine?

18
In Maine, the obligation to pay child support ordinarily ends when a child turns 18. A court may extend the obligation until a child’s 19th birthday if the child is still in high school, or special circumstances apply.

At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in Maine?

One Maine court has specifically stated that the opinion of a child aged 12 or older should carry a lot of weight. Another court has also stated that the opinion of a 4-year-old won’t factor into the custody decision. The child’s wishes are only one of several factors a court will consider when deciding custody.

Does child support count as income for MaineCare?

Child support will not count against you, but alimony received will be included. There are many types of income – too many to list here! If you have questions about what income counts, or are unsure whether you qualify, call our HelpLine at 1-800-965-7476.

How much money can you have in the bank on MaineCare?

For children (18 and under) and pregnant women,MaineCare will not count assets. For parents of children (18 and under), and for 19 and 20 year olds, there is a $2,000 asset limit. For other adultcouples with no minor children at home, there is a $3,000 asset limit.

Is DHHS giving money?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) does offer grants to social service programs, but not to individuals. It is illegal to ask someone to pay to apply for a federal grant or to increase their odds of being awarded a grant.

What is an Opdiv?

Definition. OPDIV. Operating Division. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.